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OV08 CXB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,069 mi
Last recorded66,069 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 66,069 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misting (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 66,069 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misting (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 66,653 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front floors showing signs of corrosion

both n/s and o/s rear inner/outer sills showing sills of corrosion

n/s/f chassis member showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2021 65,035 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point/ floor corroded

no reversing lights

Fail 29 Mar 2021 65,028 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting exc play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

no reversing lights

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point/ floor corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 64,503 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE AND BRAKE PIPES COATED .

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately POWER STEERING PIPES INSECURE NEARSIDE FRONT (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE NEARSIDE REAR CRACKING IN WALLS AND TREAD , KEEP AN EYE ON IT

Offside Front OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN BOTH EDGES .

Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,069 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

headlamp dipped beam images deteriorated

rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2019 62,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

headlamp dipped beam images deteriorated

rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,722 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES (SUGGEST REPLACED SOON)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 58,716 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES (SUGGEST REPLACED SOON)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,747 miles

nearside front tyre pressure seems low ?

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear body sill corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 54,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre pressure seems low ?

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear body sill corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,489 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 51,489 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance DIM (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,757 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 43,017 miles

offside front vtyre tread depth on wear bars

Fail 22 May 2014 43,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front vtyre tread depth on wear bars

Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,208 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,722 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

tyre pressures all seem low

Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,286 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,079 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 CXB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CXB, 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 CXB registered?

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

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