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OV08 KFA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,755 mi
Last recorded27,755 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 KFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 27,755 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake hose/ pipe (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 27,746 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake hose/ pipe (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 25,489 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 21,925 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 21,925 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim damage

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2018 15,031 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 13,059 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 11,840 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 10,682 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 10,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 8,179 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 May 2014 8,179 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/F wheel slightly perished

O/S/F tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 May 2013 6,679 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 6,679 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 5,586 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 4,392 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 KFA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc 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 KFA, 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 KFA registered?

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

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