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K9 VXC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,086 mi
Last recorded47,086 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 VXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 47,086 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 47,076 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 41,789 miles

exhaust front mounting broken

front and rear floor corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust corroded front joint worn

Fail 21 Jan 2025 41,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded front joint worn

exhaust front mounting broken

front and rear floor corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 39,557 miles

Many areas of corrosion forming underside.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 38,473 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 38,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded but only surface rust

Pass 16 Aug 2021 37,417 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 36,443 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,567 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 31,935 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 28,806 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 28,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 25,662 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,513 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 16,279 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 13,148 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 9,692 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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K9 VXC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K9 VXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K9 VXC?

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What year was K9 VXC registered?

K9 VXC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is K9 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 VXC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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