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OY08 EFC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,477 mi
Last recorded28,477 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 EFC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 28,477 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 28,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 28,195 miles

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked. No cords visible at time of test.

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Fail 21 Feb 2019 28,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner, outer and of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracked/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smeary.

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked. No cords visible at time of test.

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill center section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 26,642 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,298 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Pass 23 Sep 2016 23,684 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 23 Sep 2016 23,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2015 21,226 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 18,689 miles

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

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

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2013 15,559 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

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

front tyres perishing on shoulders and sarting to wear low - may need replacing soon

Pass 9 Oct 2012 12,265 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,246 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 9,864 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 9,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OY08 EFC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OY08 EFC, 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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OY08 EFC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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