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MK08 VVP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,491 mi
Last recorded90,491 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2018 90,491 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/fuel neck area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front Tyre wearing on edges

nearside front headlight has condensation/ poor headlight image

offside rear Bumper mountings area corroded & rusty

seepage of oil near engine area

Pass 22 Dec 2017 86,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight corrosion around filler cap

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 82,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 82,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 78,481 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,417 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 59,174 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,782 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,119 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,706 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 VVP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

MK08 VVP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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