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OV08 KEU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,999 mi
Last recorded91,999 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 91,999 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength seat mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seat mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 87,203 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,235 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 78,622 miles

Low effort n/s/r park brake and secondrey

Low reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,765 miles

nearside rear tyre perished, Worn unevenly (stepped) on inside edge - close to legal limit

offside rear tyre perished

oil on minimum level

Fail 12 Feb 2015 70,765 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished, Worn unevenly (stepped) on inside edge - close to legal limit

offside rear tyre perished

oil on minimum level

Fail 19 Feb 2014 63,028 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,028 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,566 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,744 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 44,743 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

O/s washer jet partly blocked

Pass 26 Feb 2011 34,905 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 KEU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KEU, 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 KEU registered?

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

Is OV08 KEU safe to buy?

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