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OV08 LLJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,298 mi
Last recorded96,298 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2019 96,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear exhaust box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 90,646 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 83,851 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 81,588 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 73,043 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,399 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,187 miles

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

front discs lipped

hose from brake fluid resevoir sweating (no leak under pressure)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,275 miles

osr tyre sidewall cracked

rear wiper smearing

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

nsr tyre sidewall cracked

osf tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,517 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 LLJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LLJ, 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 LLJ registered?

OV08 LLJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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