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OY08 EGC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,615 mi
Last recorded76,615 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 EGC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2024 76,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal corroded at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section starting to leak (6.1.2 (a))

clutch release bearing slightly noisy

coolant bottle empty

Pass 2 Feb 2023 72,871 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 72,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 69,668 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 69,668 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall, split in multiple places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 64,428 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 64,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 56,974 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 56,966 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 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 51,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush To the limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush To the limit (2.4.G.2)

n/s front rear is wearing smooth on the inner shoulder

n/s front tyre is wearing smooth on the inner shoulder & is nearing the limit in place

Fail 19 Feb 2018 51,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush To the limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush To the limit (2.4.G.2)

n/s front rear is wearing smooth on the inner shoulder

n/s front tyre is wearing smooth on the inner shoulder & is nearing the limit in place

Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,248 miles

brake fluid getting low

brake fluid getting low

offside front lower arm bush starting to separate.

rear axle bushes splitting and have play in them (off side to the limit)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 42,854 miles

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder and badly cracked / perished on outer shoulder

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,901 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LIMIT/SMOOTH ON INNER SECONDARY TREAD BAND.

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SEPERATED FROM CENTRE PIN TO THE LIMIT BUT NOT MOVING EXCESSIVLY AT TIME OF TEST.

offside windscreen wiper blade split but still clearing screen at time of test.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,155 miles

off side front lower arm rear bush seperated from central pin but movement not excessive at time of test.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 36,146 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid getting low.

front brake discs in poor condition.

long travel on brake pedal .

off side front lower arm rear bush seperated from central pin but movement not excessive at time of test.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,899 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,098 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,010 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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OY08 EGC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OY08 EGC, 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 EGC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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