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FG08 VHN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,572 mi
Last recorded101,572 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VHN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2022 101,572 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension mount slight movement

Pass 6 Feb 2021 94,748 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 94,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 91,358 miles

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

corrosion to nearside front floor

corrosion to nearside/offside rear inner sills

nearside/offside rear light lenses cracked and taped

Pass 21 Mar 2019 83,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,151 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,816 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

center and rear exhaust hangers corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 48,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,155 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,969 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

N/S/R tyre perished

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

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

O/S/F tyre perished

O/S/R tyre perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 30,436 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,243 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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FG08 VHN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FG08 VHN, 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 FG08 VHN registered?

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

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