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OY58 UOE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,151 mi
Last recorded54,151 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 UOE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,151 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,240 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 52,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 49,633 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 49,633 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 47,094 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 39,047 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 39,047 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 31,730 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,730 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,054 miles

both rear tyres inner and outer walls cracking slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2013 27,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres inner and outer walls cracking slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2012 22,577 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 22,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,511 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 17,482 miles

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

both front tyres worn and perished on outer edges

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 UOE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UOE, 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 UOE registered?

OY58 UOE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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