MOT Status
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92,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill end heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill end heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner wheel arch trim insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING ON INNER WALL
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING ON OUTER WALL
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING ON INNER WALL
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING ON OUTER WALL
Offside PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
Offside REAR SERVICE BRAKE JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
all four tyres perished
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
all four tyres perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wipers starting to split
n/s/f tyre starting to perish
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres slightly perished.
both front tyres on 3mm.
small cuts in both front tyres.
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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OY08 VEB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 VEB, 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 VEB registered?
OY08 VEB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.
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