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FH08 VFC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,176 mi
Last recorded83,176 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 VFC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 83,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,146 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,807 miles

Exhaust system corroded from cat back.

Offside & nearside outer sills corroded in various areas.

Offside & nearside rear inner sill areas showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 80,807 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded from cat back.

Offside & nearside outer sills corroded in various areas.

Offside & nearside rear inner sill areas showing signs of corrosion.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,287 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 79,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 68,776 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,328 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,570 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 45,867 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 28,955 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 28,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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FH08 VFC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH08 VFC, 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 FH08 VFC registered?

FH08 VFC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2008.

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