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FG08 TVA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,173 mi
Last recorded70,173 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 TVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 70,173 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 69,158 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 69,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 63,449 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged.

Oil leak engine. ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 63,449 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine. ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 54,588 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,417 miles

front inner discs worn thin,req att SOON

Fail 19 Feb 2015 49,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

front inner discs worn thin,req att SOON

Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,616 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 43,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,172 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,672 miles

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

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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FG08 TVA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG08 TVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG08 TVA registered?

FG08 TVA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FG08 TVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 TVA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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