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OE08 FXB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,082 mi
Last recorded88,082 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 FXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,082 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 88,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,986 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 77,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,890 miles

front brake discs scored and worn brake pads also worn

n/s/f top shocker mounting worn

Pass 2 Sep 2017 67,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 59,477 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2015 51,273 miles

both front tyres on 3mm and slightly cracked and perished

both rear tyres worn on outter edges

Fail 5 Sep 2015 51,273 miles

both rear tyres worn on outter edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres on 3mm and slightly cracked and perished

Pass 23 Aug 2014 42,364 miles

footbrake feels a little spongy

slight damage to near side front floor

Pass 29 Aug 2013 33,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 22,965 miles

both front lower suspension arm mounting bushes starting to split

front brake discs worn and rusty

front brake pads appear to be wearing low boaderline pass

Pass 30 Jun 2011 17,501 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear mounts starting to split

front tyres wearing on edges

slight damage to near side chassis

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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OE08 FXB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE08 FXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE08 FXB registered?

OE08 FXB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is OE08 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 FXB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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