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FD08 VTG

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,562 mi
Last recorded52,562 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VTG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 52,562 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/lower wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/S/F Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres perished/split.

Fail 11 Dec 2025 52,497 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S and N/S Front floor areas corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under car sill area corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear tyres perished and split.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 6 Jan 2025 50,991 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

service brake pedal travel - system may need adjustment/repair

Pass 10 Jan 2024 49,458 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones - inner bushes debonding/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Jan 2024 49,454 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / sill closure panel as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones - inner bushes debonding/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jan 2023 47,381 miles

O/S and N/S front floors corroded.

O/S/F Tyre damaged outer side wall.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 5 Jan 2022 45,819 miles

N/S/F Lower suspension arm rear inner bush deteriorated.

O/S and N/S front floors corroded.

O/S/F Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear tyres perished and split.

Fail 5 Jan 2022 45,819 miles

N/S/F Lower suspension arm rear inner bush deteriorated.

O/S and N/S front floors corroded.

O/S/F Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.

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

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear tyres perished and split.

Pass 15 Dec 2020 44,214 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 41,477 miles

Front tyres perished and worn close top the legal limit.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 39,393 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy.

Front brake discs deteriorated.

Front tyres perished.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,234 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,978 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,749 miles

Power steering pipes coroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 31,478 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 29,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 28,357 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 28,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,673 miles

chip in screen

front tyres tread worn low

wipers poor clearing

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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FD08 VTG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FD08 VTG, 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 FD08 VTG registered?

FD08 VTG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is FD08 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 VTG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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