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OV08 CCA

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

10,337 mi
Last recorded10,337 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 CCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 10,337 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near front suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near front suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 9,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near front suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near front suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 7,143 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near the front suspension, partly covered by the inner wing guard (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg and turret near the front suspension , partly covered by the inner wing guard. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear brake pipes that rout towards the front of the vehicle are covered in under seal so unable to inspect fully (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 5,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 5,280 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 5,134 miles

nearside & offside front tyres are cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2021 5,033 miles

Nearside Rear suspension top mount has play in bush

Fail 22 Mar 2021 5,032 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension top mount has play in bush

Pass 19 Mar 2020 4,944 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 4,943 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 4,704 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and split 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 4,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and split 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 4,210 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 3,942 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and split

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and split

Pass 14 Mar 2016 3,644 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear tyres are all deteriorated and split on the shoulders

Fail 7 Mar 2016 3,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear tyres are all deteriorated and split on the shoulders

front windscreen wiper efficiency not tested due to washers not working

Pass 9 Mar 2015 3,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 3,154 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 2,920 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 2,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 2,314 miles

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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OV08 CCA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OV08 CCA, 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 OV08 CCA registered?

OV08 CCA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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