MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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 .
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
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
Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES (SUGGEST REPLACED SOON)
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)
nearside front tyre pressure seems low ?
nearside rear tyre starting to perish
offside rear body sill corroded
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
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)
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)
offside front vtyre tread depth on wear bars
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
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)
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
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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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OV08 CXB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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