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OV08 XAS

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,763 mi
Last recorded24,763 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XAS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 24,763 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 24,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 22,196 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 19,070 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 15,447 miles

Offside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2013 13,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 May 2013 13,296 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 11,741 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 11,740 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 May 2011 10,083 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 XAS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV08 XAS registered?

OV08 XAS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is OV08 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 XAS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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