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AK08 VRA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,325 mi
Last recorded61,325 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 VRA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 61,325 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 61,324 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 56,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 51,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/Bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement W/Bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 44,472 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 40,206 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 39,003 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 38,184 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 37,330 miles

all tyres cracked inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Jan 2017 36,280 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 33,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,896 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 27,115 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,534 miles

n/s rear flexi brake hose runs close to n/s rear strut

noticeable wear front brake discs

rear brakes feel a little out of ajustment

steering feels a little heavey may require deeper investigation

Pass 20 Jul 2012 17,918 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 12,633 miles

fuel filter looking old corrosion starting !

n/s front tyre down to 3mm on edges

o/s front tyre down to 3mm inner edge

rear brakes squeak in operation

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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AK08 VRA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AK08 VRA, 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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AK08 VRA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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