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RV08 VEY

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,118 mi
Last recorded57,118 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 VEY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 57,118 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlight beam pattern poor but visible

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 55,081 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Feb 2023 55,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Mar 2022 53,367 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,157 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 49,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 47,063 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 43,498 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 40,430 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,709 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,203 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,190 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres close to limit 2mm

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished and cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2013 30,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres close to limit 2mm

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished and cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,520 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 27,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,157 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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RV08 VEY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RV08 VEY, 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 RV08 VEY registered?

RV08 VEY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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