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OY58 OBX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,403 mi
Last recorded71,403 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 OBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,403 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Osr tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

both sill rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2017 71,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

Osr tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

both sill rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,993 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim damaged. (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge.

both outer sills rusty.

Fail 18 Aug 2016 67,993 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mounting broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim damaged. (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge.

both outer sills rusty.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 60,772 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 51,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,555 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 106,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,098 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 45,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,343 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,262 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 27,262 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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OY58 OBX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OY58 OBX, 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 OY58 OBX registered?

OY58 OBX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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