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OV08 UWA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,260 mi
Last recorded82,260 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 UWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable retainer bolt missing

cut in nsr tyre

front chassis legs slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2019 82,260 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable retainer bolt missing

cut in nsr tyre

front chassis legs slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 69,393 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight corrosion in the front suspension arm bracket mounting areas.

Fail 18 Apr 2018 69,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight corrosion in the front suspension arm bracket mounting areas.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,043 miles

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)

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 57,043 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner braking surfaces. (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,300 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,727 miles

rear tyres are slightly perished.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,198 miles

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

both rear and o/s front tyres slightly perished.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,022 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,433 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 UWA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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