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FH08 VHE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

130,513 mi
Last recorded130,513 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 VHE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 130,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 103,513 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated floor to sill corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 94,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn FRONT AXLE TO BODY MOUNTING RUBBER BUSH DETERIORATED, AND HAS MOVEMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Fail 25 Jun 2019 94,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn REAR AXLE FRONT RUBBER BUSH TO BODY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn FRONT AXLE TO BODY MOUNTING RUBBER BUSH DETERIORATED, AND HAS MOVEMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 90,721 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside REAR AXLE, FRONT MOUNTING BUSH TO BODY, DETERIORATED AND HAS MOVEMENT.

Offside REAR AXLE, FRONT MOUNTING BUSH TO BODY, DETERIORATED AND HAS MOVEMENT.

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Jun 2018 90,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside REAR AXLE, FRONT MOUNTING BUSH TO BODY, DETERIORATED AND HAS MOVEMENT.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside REAR AXLE, FRONT MOUNTING BUSH TO BODY, DETERIORATED AND HAS MOVEMENT.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,244 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

REAR AXLE, N/S, FRONT BUSH TO BODY DETERIORATED.

REAR AXLE, O/S, FRONT BUSH TO BODY DETERIORATED.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 84,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

REAR AXLE, N/S, FRONT BUSH TO BODY DETERIORATED.

REAR AXLE, O/S, FRONT BUSH TO BODY DETERIORATED.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 76,843 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Rear both rear axle bushes slight play

fuel filler neck surround corroded

indicators not self canceling

metal fuel tank corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 76,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear axle bushes slight play

fuel filler neck surround corroded

indicators not self canceling

metal fuel tank corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,022 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 60,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 50,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,318 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 41,131 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,131 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 30,360 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 VHE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FH08 VHE, 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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FH08 VHE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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