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FV08 NVN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

50,403 mi
Last recorded50,403 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 50,403 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 50,403 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak left hand side of engine in thermostat area ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills close to rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 47,838 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 45,306 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

floor panels rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2022 42,897 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 42,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 40,044 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 40,011 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 37,813 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 37,813 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 36,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 33,710 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 33,709 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 31,088 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 28,334 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 25,890 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 23,791 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,670 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 21,353 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 21,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 20,425 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 18,751 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 12,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 12,788 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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FV08 NVN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NVN, 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 FV08 NVN registered?

FV08 NVN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is FV08 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 NVN shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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