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OV08 MUP

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,750 mi
Last recorded113,750 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 MUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2021 113,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting fuel cap (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills corroded and holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced inner sill hole (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced outer sills corroded and holes complete (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 105,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,881 miles

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

N/S/F LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY/SILL PANELS GETTING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,307 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 90,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 84,292 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,064 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 78,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 76,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly inner edge.

stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 76,332 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly inner edge.

stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 66,064 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 52,762 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 39,332 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 MUP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MUP, 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 MUP registered?

OV08 MUP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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