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EN08 VDY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,786 mi
Last recorded62,786 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 VDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 62,786 miles

Corrosion to front nearside & offside chassis mounting points to front subframe.

Corrosion to nearside & offside front floor pans

Corrosion to power steering pipe from rack to pump

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity gaiter misting of grease visible.

Fail 13 Mar 2020 62,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer/lower sill close to front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer/lower sill close to rear suspension anchorage point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to front nearside & offside chassis mounting points to front subframe.

Corrosion to nearside & offside front floor pans

Corrosion to power steering pipe from rack to pump

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity gaiter misting of grease visible.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 60,515 miles

General corrosion to both nearside & offside rear chassis legs, front floor panels & areas of inner & outer sills but not excessive

Fail 15 Mar 2019 60,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear chassis legs, front floor panels and inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,148 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2017 53,799 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 53,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,998 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,955 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 45,955 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,173 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre cracked arround the tread.

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Spare tyre defective

Tyre size's differ from front to rear. Matching across both axles.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,866 miles

1.o/s number plate bulb dull-2.b/pads low

Pass 11 Aug 2012 31,876 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 27,202 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,202 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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EN08 VDY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EN08 VDY, 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 EN08 VDY registered?

EN08 VDY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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