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SG08 OYB

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,673 mi
Last recorded58,673 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 OYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2019 58,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,020 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,991 miles

under body corrosion

under body repairs

Fail 30 Jun 2017 52,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,503 miles

both front under wheel arch areas corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 43,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)

both front under wheel arch areas corroded

off side front tyre very low outer edge

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,230 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 23,593 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish/split in tread area.

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,962 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

slight wear to front wishbone bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2012 12,700 miles

corrosion to exhaust

slight wear to front wishbone bushes

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2011 9,231 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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SG08 OYB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG08 OYB, 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 SG08 OYB registered?

SG08 OYB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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