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OV08 CRU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,717 mi
Last recorded62,717 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 CRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2022 62,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind wheel arch above exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

general vehicle condition very rusty with multiple poor repairs in the past

Pass 17 May 2021 59,461 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 59,452 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rearmost back box mount (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill behind jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in yellow 3 holes along the sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides axle inner sill by rear axle mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 56,055 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 56,046 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,219 miles

Front Both front tyres worn edges

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 53,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Both front tyres worn edges

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,257 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,940 miles

nail n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,576 miles

O/S/Rear tyre is cracked around edge of tread.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 12,018 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 10,254 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 7,905 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 5,581 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 CRU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CRU, 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 CRU registered?

OV08 CRU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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