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OV08 CFY

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,559 mi
Last recorded41,559 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 CFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 41,559 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 40,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 40,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 38,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 36,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside body has surface rust around fuel cap

nearside front outer sill has some surface rust

vehicle underside has areas of surface rust

Fail 10 Mar 2020 35,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside body has surface rust around fuel cap

nearside front outer sill has some surface rust

vehicle underside has areas of surface rust

Pass 15 Mar 2019 33,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,983 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,101 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,607 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,032 miles

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

Nearside rear spring slighty out of position

Small cracks in rear tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2014 20,345 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,276 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,551 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 14,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,482 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 CFY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CFY, 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 CFY registered?

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

Is OV08 CFY safe to buy?

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