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MT08 VBG

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,344 mi
Last recorded36,344 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 VBG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 36,344 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 32,503 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 32,480 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 31,362 miles

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))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 31,362 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 30,597 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 30,597 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 28,782 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,127 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 24,934 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 24,817 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 23,852 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2014 22,349 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 20,951 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2012 19,345 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 15,764 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 15,764 miles

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?

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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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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