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FV08 VEB

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,059 mi
Last recorded66,059 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 VEB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 66,059 miles

Inner wings corroded

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear nearside quarter panel corroded

Sills and inner sills corroded

Fail 2 May 2018 66,059 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Inner wings corroded

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear nearside quarter panel corroded

Sills and inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 62,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Sills and inner sills corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 62,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear axle bushes worn

Sills and inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 51,899 miles

Offside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx delaminating on tread

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 51,899 miles

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Offside front (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Near side front (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx delaminating on tread

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,325 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2014 27,586 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 27,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 22,628 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 18,237 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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FV08 VEB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VEB, 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 VEB registered?

FV08 VEB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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