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OV08 FAO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,992 mi
Last recorded54,992 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 FAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 54,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,578 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Front wipers smearing

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside front tyre has splits in tread

Plastic pipe on master cylinder damp

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 46,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Front wipers smearing

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside front tyre has splits in tread

Plastic pipe on master cylinder damp

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,901 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED

Both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Clutch pipe on master cylinder damp

Coolant level low

Fuel filter corroded

Offside frnt outer wheel arch loose

Power steering pipes starting to corroded

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,737 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Coolant level low

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fuel filter corroded

Possible brake fluid leak from clutch pipe on master cylinder

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,142 miles

oil leak gearbox area

Fail 4 Apr 2012 29,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

oil leak gearbox area

Fail 4 Apr 2011 21,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front wiper blade split

small gear oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,437 miles

offside front wiper blade split

small gear oil leak from gearbox area

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 FAO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV08 FAO registered?

OV08 FAO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is OV08 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 FAO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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