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OY08 LUO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,315 mi
Last recorded77,315 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 LUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,315 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 77,315 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,500 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 74,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,430 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 74,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush shock mounting has excess play (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill arround suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings undersill arround suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,256 miles

Coolant level low 1 liter added for test

Rear under body and inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 71,256 miles

Coolant level low 1 liter added for test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Loose connection (1.1.C.1d)

Rear under body and inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,614 miles

Coolant level low 1liter added for test

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre flat (inflated for test)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 56,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil level on minimum 0.75 liter added for test

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

Rear wiper blade spliting

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,103 miles

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

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

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

Oil level on minimum 0.75 liter added for test

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

Rear wiper blade spliting

Fail 13 Feb 2013 47,848 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside wiper arm bent (straightend during test)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,848 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Offside wiper arm bent (straightend during test)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 39,734 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 32,151 miles

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

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

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 LUO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LUO, 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 LUO registered?

OY08 LUO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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