MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,120 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded union (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axel mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture union (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear tyres worn.front no plate damaged/poor.
various underbody corrosion.inner and outer sills corroded.floors corroded.o/s/r chassis corroded.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both rear tyres perished.
Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Both rear tyres perished.
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MT08 VFW is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 VFW, 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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MT08 VFW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.
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