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OV08 PPY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

42,609 mi
Last recorded42,609 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 PPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2020 42,609 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn and dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 41,105 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 41,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 39,446 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,892 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 37,891 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 37,372 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear main axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 37,372 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort very low effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear main axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,812 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 32,812 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside and nearside rear (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 27,423 miles

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

offside front wing mirror cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,070 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 23,070 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front to rear exhaust signs of corrosion

gearbox oil leak

n/s/front suspension top mount slight movement

rear fuel fil aged

Pass 2 Apr 2013 20,636 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,598 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode but not leaking

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,098 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 16,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PPY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PPY, 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 PPY registered?

OV08 PPY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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