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MV08 VYF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,883 mi
Last recorded59,883 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 VYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 59,883 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 58,144 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 58,144 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 57,095 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 52,202 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 47,196 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,995 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 41,995 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 37,071 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 32,144 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,681 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 26,681 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 21,442 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 16,221 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 10,512 miles

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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MV08 VYF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV08 VYF, 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

How do I check the history of MV08 VYF?

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What year was MV08 VYF registered?

MV08 VYF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MV08 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 VYF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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