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OV08 MPF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,550 mi
Last recorded62,550 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 MPF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 62,550 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake performance just in spec

Pass 9 Oct 2018 61,367 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edge

Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,232 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion starting to take hold around fuel filler neck (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion corrosion starting to take hold on drivers side cill (lower) (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 59,230 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken spring snapped. removed broken part as dangerous (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion starting to take hold around fuel filler neck (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion corrosion starting to take hold on drivers side cill (lower) (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Adjusted hand brake as travel to high (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,371 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 56,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 53,322 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 53,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 50,140 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 50,140 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 20 May 2014 44,540 miles

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

both front tyres perishing slightly.

Fail 19 May 2014 44,540 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres perishing slightly.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 41,113 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2013 41,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 36,200 miles

Advise Grease on N/S/F Steering rack gator but found no leaks.

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 36,200 miles

Advise Grease on N/S/F Steering rack gator but found no leaks.

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,231 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 MPF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MPF, 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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OV08 MPF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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