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SE08 OGM

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,394 mi
Last recorded75,394 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 OGM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,394 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 70,834 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis rails and floor pan corroded front to back in many places

inner and outer sills welded and undersealed,front wiper blades worn

o/s and n/s front inner arches corroded

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

rear cross member and boot floor corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2019 70,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis rails and floor pan corroded front to back in many places

o/s and n/s front inner arches corroded

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

rear cross member and boot floor corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 63,038 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2018 63,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,053 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 56,916 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 56,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 48,633 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 48,633 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 44,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,649 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,986 miles

N/S/R tyre weathered and perished

O/S/R tyre weathered and perished

Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,297 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 36,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,597 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly more on edges

offside front road wheel slightly tight to turn

offside front tyre worn slightly more on inner edge

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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SE08 OGM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red 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 SE08 OGM, 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 SE08 OGM registered?

SE08 OGM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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