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OV08 XFS

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,634 mi
Last recorded47,634 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XFS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 47,634 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 30 Jun 2021 44,860 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 42,777 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 42,777 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,793 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 37,368 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,927 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 28,927 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 21,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,310 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,519 miles

rear park brake only just meets requirements

Pass 8 Jun 2012 14,228 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,943 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 XFS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

OV08 XFS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is OV08 XFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 XFS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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