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OY08 EHG

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

35,015 mi
Last recorded35,015 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 EHG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 35,015 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (3.5 (a))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated front seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 34,311 miles

Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2019 34,311 miles

Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 29,242 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 21,777 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 21,777 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 21,340 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 20,748 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 20,748 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 20,215 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 20,213 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 19,890 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,461 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 19,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,158 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 18,301 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,301 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

near side front tyre wearing on outter edge

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 EHG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EHG, 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 EHG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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