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GV08 VCK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,733 mi
Last recorded56,733 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 VCK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 56,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 56,733 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 53,891 miles

Both front suspension arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear inner sills suspension prescribed area slightly corroded

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,053 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,166 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,868 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,997 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,231 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads wearing unevenly & wear ridges on inner disc faces.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,433 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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GV08 VCK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VCK, 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 VCK registered?

GV08 VCK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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