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OW08 HFP

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,422 mi
Last recorded37,422 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 HFP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 37,422 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 35,594 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 33,573 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 31,079 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 31,079 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 28,938 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 27,342 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 27,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 25,012 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 22,167 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 21,706 miles

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2016 20,947 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 19,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 18,649 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,967 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 17,266 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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OW08 HFP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OW08 HFP, 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 OW08 HFP registered?

OW08 HFP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is OW08 HFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW08 HFP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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