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GV08 VCU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,894 mi
Last recorded93,894 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 VCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 93,894 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 90,852 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 90,840 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2019 88,502 miles

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.

Fail 22 May 2019 88,502 miles

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.

Pass 17 May 2018 86,461 miles

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

chassis corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 86,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,263 miles

oil leak at filter

Fail 1 Jun 2017 82,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,257 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 78,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,597 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,667 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,975 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,451 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,785 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 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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What year was GV08 VCU registered?

GV08 VCU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is GV08 VCU safe to buy?

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