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AD08 VGZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,136 mi
Last recorded67,136 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 VGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,136 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,051 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 64,051 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door step (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust system in poor condition

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,820 miles

coolant stains around the thermostat housing

Fail 1 Sep 2015 60,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant stains around the thermostat housing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,596 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,746 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 51,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 42,099 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2011 32,428 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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AD08 VGZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD08 VGZ, 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 AD08 VGZ registered?

AD08 VGZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AD08 VGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 VGZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD08 VGZ have outstanding finance?

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