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MK08 VVB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,854 mi
Last recorded72,854 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,854 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 72,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2014 56,616 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,284 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2013 45,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,235 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,241 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 VVB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK08 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

MK08 VVB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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