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GV08 VBK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,298 mi
Last recorded86,298 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 VBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 86,298 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 80,814 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 76,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 76,775 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 73,255 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,003 miles

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

gearbox mounting split

Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,599 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 63,474 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,813 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 55,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,835 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres worn on edges slight cracking in tread near side rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 18 Feb 2016 49,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges slight cracking in tread near side rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,794 miles

All tyres starting to crack and perish.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 46,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

All tyres starting to crack and perish.

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,215 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,519 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 43,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,552 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 33,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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GV08 VBK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GV08 VBK, 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 GV08 VBK registered?

GV08 VBK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is GV08 VBK safe to buy?

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