MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear chassis leg corroded
floor corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust system insecure rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear chassis leg corroded
floor corroded
Exhaust mounting defective furthest most rear mounting is insecure. because of corrosion at the end of the chassis leg (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
reduced damping effect from offside rear shock absorber.
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe offside front mounting point turret corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surface badly corroded and breaking away (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet secondary retaining device ineffective
Exhaust mounting defective furthest most rear mounting is insecure. because of corrosion at the end of the chassis leg (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
reduced damping effect from offside rear shock absorber.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
chassis corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
chassis corroded
oil leak at filter/ oil on minimum
oil leak at filter
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
oil leak at filter
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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GV08 VCU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 GV08 VCU, 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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GV08 VCU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2008.
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