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OY08 EHR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,646 mi
Last recorded93,646 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 EHR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 93,646 miles

Nearside sill corroding in places

Pass 7 Feb 2023 88,920 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Feb 2023 88,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, next to rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe cracking on outside edge--165/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe cracking on outside edge--165/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,763 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 82,760 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 76,548 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 76,545 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 75,896 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 74,199 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 74,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 72,260 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,802 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 68,800 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,230 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 65,230 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 62,972 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 62,972 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2014 54,067 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 54,067 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

nsr tyre wall cracked

Pass 23 May 2013 40,862 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2012 33,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

surface cracks showing on both rear tyres

Fail 17 May 2012 33,832 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

surface cracks showing on both rear tyres

Pass 16 May 2011 28,118 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 EHR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EHR, 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 OY08 EHR registered?

OY08 EHR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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