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FG08 VHV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,272 mi
Last recorded65,272 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 65,272 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

deterioration to rear fog lamp switch operation

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,325 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

brake pipes coated/greased in places restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and outer sills

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 29 Mar 2021 59,325 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

brake pipes coated/greased in places restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and outer sills

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 18 Apr 2020 54,987 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes deteriorated

wipers smearing

Fail 18 Apr 2020 54,987 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle bushes deteriorated

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Apr 2019 44,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion to underside of vehicle consistent with age

Pass 21 Apr 2018 35,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear side wall perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 27,385 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 22 Apr 2017 27,385 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 11 Apr 2016 18,159 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deterioration with cracks

Offside Front tyre deterioration with cracks

Offside Rear tyre deterioration with cracks

gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 10,705 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 7,448 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 6,833 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 6,306 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 5,652 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 VHV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

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

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