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MT08 VCL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,781 mi
Last recorded96,781 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 VCL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 96,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 96,781 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 88,402 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 82,656 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 82,656 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 73,400 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 62,391 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 59,428 miles

Front wipers smeary

N/S and O/S outer and inner sills corroded

N/S/F and O/S/F sub frame supports corroded

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 57,390 miles

Front wipers smearing on screen.

Nearside outer sill corroded but not holed.

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge and has heavy cracking and perishing.

Offside outer sill corroded but not holed.

Rear exhaust mount snapped off but exhaust still secure.

Pass 30 May 2017 55,403 miles

Nearside Front tire appears to be under inflated

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 11 Jul 2016 53,467 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 53,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,594 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 50,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2014 48,983 miles

slight cracking on shoulder of o/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2014 48,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight cracking on shoulder of o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,043 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,112 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 39,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,178 miles

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

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 VCL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MT08 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

MT08 VCL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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