MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
both front brake discs corroding
corrosion around fuel filler flap
offside outer sill corroding
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
both front brake discs corroding
corrosion around fuel filler flap
offside outer sill corroding
Coolant Bottle Empty (leak from thermostat housing)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nail in offside rear tyre pressure very low 5psi
Offside rear tyre slightly perished
Slight Oil Leak
Coolant Bottle Empty (leak from thermostat housing)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nail in offside rear tyre pressure very low 5psi
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside rear tyre slightly perished
Slight Oil Leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
bonnet secondary catch very stiff
engine coolant low
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
bonnet secondary catch very stiff
engine coolant low
o/s/f tyre bald inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GV08 VFE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 VFE, 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 VFE registered?
GV08 VFE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.
Is GV08 VFE safe to buy?
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