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OY08 OVK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,198 mi
Last recorded54,198 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 54,198 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre cracking oninner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2020 54,190 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre cracking oninner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2019 51,403 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 47,389 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 43,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,104 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 31,773 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 31,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,618 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,239 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,153 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 16,786 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 11,549 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 OVK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

OY08 OVK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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