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OE08 GLV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,426 mi
Last recorded52,426 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 GLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 52,426 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 52,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 43,208 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 43,208 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 37,310 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 34,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to centre exhaust fixings corroding away

Pass 4 Feb 2019 30,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 26,330 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 23,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 20,387 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,584 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,915 miles

n/s/r tyre.minor cracks appearing to outer sidewall

slight cracking to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2012 14,986 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 14,986 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,028 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres starting to perish

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 GLV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GLV, 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.

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What year was OE08 GLV registered?

OE08 GLV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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