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MK08 VFR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,522 mi
Last recorded68,522 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,522 miles

Both rear tyres perishing in tread & sidewalls

General corrosion to body & underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Mar 2018 68,522 miles

Both rear tyres perishing in tread & sidewalls

General corrosion to body & underside of vehicle

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear panal damaged

Rear offside & neaside tyres ageing/cracking tread

some corrosion offside & nearside outer sill step

surface corrosion offside & nearside inner sills at rear

Fail 30 Mar 2017 59,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch end (2.4.A.3)

Front offside & nearside tyres worn 2mm & edges bald

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear panal damaged

Rear offside & neaside tyres ageing/cracking tread

some corrosion offside & nearside outer sill step

surface corrosion offside & nearside inner sills at rear

Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking tread

surface corrosion offside & nearside outer sills

Fail 11 Apr 2016 46,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking tread

surface corrosion offside & nearside outer sills

Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking tread

offside sill at front & centre rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2015 38,775 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking tread

offside sill at front & centre rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,544 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking tread

surface rust offside outer sill at front

Fail 2 Apr 2014 28,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking tread

surface rust offside outer sill at front

Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,229 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2011 10,805 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 10,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MK08 VFR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MK08 VFR, 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 MK08 VFR registered?

MK08 VFR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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