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OV08 KBN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,414 mi
Last recorded70,414 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 KBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 70,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,819 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 69,819 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 69,103 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,331 miles

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

Offside Front inner sill panel lightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 68,312 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,401 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,588 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 55,620 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 55,620 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,156 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,026 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 49,026 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,738 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,619 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 33,611 miles

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?

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 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.

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