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FY08 VNF

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,737 mi
Last recorded66,737 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 VNF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 66,737 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 66,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 53,205 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 43,363 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,005 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,461 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 26,402 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 22,189 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 22,189 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 15,153 miles

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

car fitted with tow devise brake cable un bolted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2012 13,814 miles

OSF tyre perished

Fail 11 Apr 2012 138,143 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brakes binding

OSF tyre perished

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 10,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VNF is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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