MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear tyres perishing in tread & sidewalls
General corrosion to body & underside of vehicle
Both rear tyres perishing in tread & sidewalls
General corrosion to body & underside of vehicle
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MK08 VFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK08 VFR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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