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FG08 VHR

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,899 mi
Last recorded95,899 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VHR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 95,899 miles

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.

Fail 20 Oct 2023 95,890 miles

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.

Fail 14 Sep 2023 95,872 miles

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.

Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,093 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 89,056 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 84,290 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 84,290 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 83,006 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,645 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 78,481 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,425 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,548 miles

O/S/F HEADLAMP DAMP PATTERN OK

Fail 4 Jul 2016 73,548 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 11,335 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 11,335 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,103 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,326 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,991 miles

Gear oil leak, fuel filter corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,444 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 35,370 miles

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.

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 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.

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

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