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OV08 KAA

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,079 mi
Last recorded69,079 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 KAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed showing signs of rubbing on inner part of wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 69,059 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed showing signs of rubbing on inner part of wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 67,271 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,991 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 66,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 56,977 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,550 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 40,335 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,810 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 30,829 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 May 2014 29,330 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 29,330 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,091 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 21,181 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,999 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 KAA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KAA, 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 KAA registered?

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

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