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OV08 CWU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,537 mi
Last recorded65,537 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 CWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,082 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 63,097 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nsf and osr tyres have deep cuts

Fail 7 Feb 2020 63,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nsf and osr tyres have deep cuts

Pass 14 Feb 2019 55,239 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished and cracking

underside corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2019 55,239 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished and cracking

underside corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2018 52,471 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2018 52,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2017 46,426 miles

offside and nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 46,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside and nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,136 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 39,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn inner edge

offside and nearside rear inner sill slightlu corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 33,649 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyre tread low on inner edge

both rear tyre perished in tread

front brake discs slightly worn inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2014 33,649 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyre tread low on inner edge

both rear tyre perished in tread

front brake discs slightly worn inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2013 27,953 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,194 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 23,194 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,146 miles

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

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 CWU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV08 CWU, 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 CWU registered?

OV08 CWU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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