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FV08 GHD

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,360 mi
Last recorded41,360 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 GHD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 41,360 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 41,356 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Rubbing wheel on left hand lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 36,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 36,128 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 30,038 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 29,251 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 29,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,116 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 27,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre nearly bald on inner edge allso worn to MOT LIMIT [165/65*13]

Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nsf tyre tread cracking

nsr tyre worn close to limits on outer edge

osr tyre tread cracking allover

Fail 18 Jun 2014 25,532 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nsf tyre tread cracking

nsr tyre worn close to limits on outer edge

osr tyre tread cracking allover

Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,951 miles

bonding seperating osf arm rear bush.osf tyre wall grooved [run flat?]

quite alot of play ns end of steering rack!osr tyre cracked/perishing [close to exposing cords!]nsf tyre nearly bald on outer edge.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,092 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 14,282 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FV08 GHD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV08 GHD, 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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FV08 GHD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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