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MV08 WVS

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,094 mi
Last recorded81,094 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2020 81,094 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear lower both sides chassis/both sides front floors and both sides inner wings/wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 76,526 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

o/s rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2019 76,526 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

o/s rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 68,931 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,655 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 60,655 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 55,727 miles

both rear inner sills rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2015 46,016 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 46,012 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 33,622 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 19 Nov 2013 21,643 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 12,993 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 9,142 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 4,477 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 WVS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WVS, 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 MV08 WVS registered?

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

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