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FG08 VHP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,443 mi
Last recorded63,443 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VHP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 63,443 miles

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

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

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

Rear reversing light not working

Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,487 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 60,487 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 57,890 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 55,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 53,551 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 53,551 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 50,284 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 47,870 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 43,944 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

both wishbone bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2016 40,830 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres cracking

gearbox oil leaking from switch

nearside lower arm bush split

Pass 27 Dec 2014 36,618 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 32,535 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 29,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2012 25,117 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,018 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 VHP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP registered?

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

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