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OU08 XVJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,223 mi
Last recorded78,223 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 78,223 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not in drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 70,698 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not in drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,098 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 63,098 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,397 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 58,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,008 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,848 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 24,908 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 24,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s brake disc rusty on the inner surface.

o/s front wheel damaged/distorted.

power steering rack damp.

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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OU08 XVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OU08 XVJ, 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 OU08 XVJ registered?

OU08 XVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is OU08 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 XVJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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