MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front top strut mount slight play when jacked up
Nearside inner sill corroded front half
Offside inner sill corroded, two small holes, not structural or within any prescribed areas
front brake disks have large rust rings on inner braking surfaces
Coolant leak ()
Front brake disks have large rust rings on inner braking surface
Nearside inner sill slightly corroded at front
Offside inner sill corroded, two small holes, not near anything structural
Coolant leak ()
Front brake disks have large rust rings on inner braking surface
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside inner sill slightly corroded at front
Offside inner sill corroded, two small holes, not near anything structural
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
offside sill near middle slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front inner sill panel lightly corroded
Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front inner sill panel lightly corroded
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV08 KBN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 KBN, 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 KBN registered?
OV08 KBN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 April 2008.
Is OV08 KBN safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV08 KBN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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