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MK08 VUV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,740 mi
Last recorded51,740 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,740 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking on side wall

Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,960 miles

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

Rear Both tyres cracked on outer walls

Fail 2 Mar 2017 47,959 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Both tyres cracked on outer walls

Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,896 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 44,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,239 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 34,871 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2014 34,871 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,499 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,515 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 21,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

strong advisory on front tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2011 10,803 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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MK08 VUV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUV, 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

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What year was MK08 VUV registered?

MK08 VUV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is MK08 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 VUV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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