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GV08 VFE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,935 mi
Last recorded70,935 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,935 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 66,165 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 66,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 61,644 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 61,644 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,833 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 57,832 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,831 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 42,564 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 35,115 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,904 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 23,873 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 18,967 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 18,967 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 17,847 miles

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.

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 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.

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