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OV08 SVR

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,097 mi
Last recorded71,097 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 71,097 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 66,671 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 60,697 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt slightly damaged clasp (7.1.2 (b) (i))

bothe large axle bushes worn slightly

Fail 8 Aug 2019 60,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Seat belt slightly damaged clasp (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bothe large axle bushes worn slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,926 miles

both front discs pitted

Fail 11 Jul 2018 57,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front discs pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2017 55,183 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 55,183 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak Major oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,000 miles

Exhaust noisy nocking on rear mount (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 49,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement large bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy nocking on rear mount (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,478 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 42,478 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 35,655 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,085 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,875 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 3,388 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 3,033 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 SVR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

OV08 SVR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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