MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,344 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underside has general age related corrosion in various areas
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor rotten underneath seatbelt mounting points and seat runners (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill rotten Needs welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill rotten Needs welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both bushes have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear top mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion across rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear body corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill/Axle mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill/Axle mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear body corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
cracks on nsr osr tyre treads
front wipers smearing screen
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MT08 VBG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 MT08 VBG, 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 MT08 VBG registered?
MT08 VBG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.
Is MT08 VBG safe to buy?
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