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OV08 XBH

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,727 mi
Last recorded103,727 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,727 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 103,727 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,006 miles

Engine oil level at minimum

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation /water in light (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,072 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around inside of fuel filler (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside light , image still visible at test (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 87,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 87,640 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 81,738 miles

noise nearside front top strut mounting

water ingress offside headlamp

Fail 29 Mar 2014 81,738 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

noise nearside front top strut mounting

screw in edge of tread nearside rear tyre

water ingress offside headlamp

Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,387 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2012 69,360 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 69,353 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 53,033 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 53,033 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XBH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XBH, 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 XBH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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