MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant level below minimum.
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
O/S door mirror outer casing broken.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight play in N/S/F suspension top mounting.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired still corroded/holed above axle mounting, suggest removing axle to properly repair. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant level below minimum.
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
O/S door mirror outer casing broken.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight play in N/S/F suspension top mounting.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 'A' Pillar holed/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/axle mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant level below minimum.
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
O/S door mirror outer casing broken.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in N/S/F top mounting.
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment OR SNAPPED CABLE WITHIN COVER (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS / NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
SILLS AND UNDER BODY WEAK
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
SILLS AND UNDER BODY WEAK
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front headlamp has condensation but pattern still clear
slight play in both side front top suspension mounts
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front slight play in top suspension mount
Offside Front headlamp has condensation but pattern still clear
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer mounting corroded but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
slight corrosion to both outer sills
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front head lamp condensate d but beam pattern OK
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight corrosion both sills
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front head lamp damp but pattern good
slight corrosion both sills
slight oil leak gearbox
O/S/F HEADLAMP DAMP PATTERN OK
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
O/S/F HEADLAMP DAMP PATTERN OK
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Gear oil leak, fuel filter corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
FG08 VHR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 VHR, 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
How do I check the history of FG08 VHR?
You can check the full history of FG08 VHR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FG08 VHR registered?
FG08 VHR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is FG08 VHR safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG08 VHR shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FG08 VHR have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG08 VHR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.