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MT08 VCX

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,696 mi
Last recorded68,696 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 VCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 68,696 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 68,696 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,573 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 64,422 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 64,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,440 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 59,440 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 54,604 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 54,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,394 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,889 miles

Both rear tyre shoulders deterioted/split

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,570 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 28,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,875 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,450 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,637 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 17,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VCX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT08 VCX registered?

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

Is MT08 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 VCX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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