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MK08 VVS

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,125 mi
Last recorded85,125 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2022 85,125 miles

Central Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,973 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side indicator lense missing

Offside Front wheel arch moulding insecure

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

excessive under body corrosion starting

Fail 1 Nov 2021 80,973 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side indicator lense missing

Offside Front wheel arch moulding insecure

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

excessive under body corrosion starting

Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,362 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body front to rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 79,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body front to rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 77,503 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 77,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 72,839 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 72,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 68,841 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 68,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer panel fuel cap area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer panel fuel cap (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 53,259 miles

corrosion starting at near side front underbody at subframe mount.

front brake discs lipped

n/s and o/s chassis sections starting to corrode

n/s and o/s rear inner sills starting to corrode at rear subframe mounts

n/s and o/s/f bottom wishbone rear bushes starting to split and seperate

o/s/r tyre worn and perishing on inner edge

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 24 Sep 2016 53,259 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion starting at near side front underbody at subframe mount.

front brake discs lipped

n/s and o/s chassis sections starting to corrode

n/s and o/s rear inner sills starting to corrode at rear subframe mounts

n/s and o/s/f bottom wishbone rear bushes starting to split and seperate

o/s/r tyre worn and perishing on inner edge

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,007 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

fuel filter corroded

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,178 miles

crack in windscreen at top in black border

nearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low 2mm and perished and cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2013 25,724 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,533 miles

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

offside front & nearside front tyres low on inner & outer edges @ 2mm

Pass 28 Sep 2011 12,864 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 10,959 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 VVS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VVS, 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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MK08 VVS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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