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SG08 VWY

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,780 mi
Last recorded53,780 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 VWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,780 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,267 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both corroded (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 44,267 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both corroded (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,303 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 19,256 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 15,736 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 12,802 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 9,367 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 5,457 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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SG08 VWY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SG08 VWY, 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 SG08 VWY registered?

SG08 VWY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SG08 VWY safe to buy?

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