MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not in drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
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)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides axle bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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