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SG08 VXF

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,566 mi
Last recorded77,566 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 77,566 miles

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

both sills have been freshly undersealed

Pass 19 Jan 2019 76,855 miles

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 29 Jan 2018 75,009 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 75,009 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure Filler neck (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,209 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 74,209 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,575 miles

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

both outer sills rusty

fuel filler pipe insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2016 70,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex area (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

both outer sills rusty

fuel filler pipe insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,790 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2015 50,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 39,990 miles

Coolant low

Fail 21 Jan 2014 39,990 miles

Coolant low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 33,861 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 25 Jan 2012 27,737 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 27,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs badly worn

front wiper blades torn

Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Feb 2011 18,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

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 VXF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SG08 VXF, 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 SG08 VXF registered?

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

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