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FY08 VNC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,472 mi
Last recorded46,472 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 VNC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2025 46,472 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 42,092 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 42,086 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 36,462 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 35,028 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 34,979 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 33,620 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,622 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Front and Rear Inner and Outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Front and Rear Inner and Outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 30,330 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 30,330 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,019 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 27,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Screw in Offside Rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,683 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,560 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,061 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 16,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,764 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 12,238 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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FY08 VNC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY08 VNC, 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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FY08 VNC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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