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OY08 MJO

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,482 mi
Last recorded51,482 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 MJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 51,482 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 51,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 42,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 35,767 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 35,685 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 30,228 miles

Offside Front Lower arm bush seperating from bonding, as marked

Pass 13 Jan 2022 23,793 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 23,718 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 23,687 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 23,685 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 23,461 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2018 23,347 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 23,126 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,788 miles

o/s front and both rear tyres cracked and poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2015 22,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in treads of both rear tyres and offside front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,966 miles

creacks in walls and tread of offside front tyre and both rear tyres

Pass 6 Feb 2013 21,294 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,341 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,162 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 MJO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MJO, 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 MJO registered?

OY08 MJO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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