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CA08 GZL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,859 mi
Last recorded79,859 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 GZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 79,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective The hanger is corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 73,449 miles

Chatter from the gearbox.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both bushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 72,855 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 72,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,063 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edge area

front wipers in slightly poor condition

n/s/f and o/s/f underbody inner sills slightly corroded - near suspension prescribed area

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 3 Feb 2020 64,063 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge area

front wipers in slightly poor condition

n/s/f and o/s/f underbody inner sills slightly corroded - near suspension prescribed area

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 31 Jan 2019 55,788 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 52,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 52,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 47,181 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 47,181 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 39,321 miles

NS/OSF tyres worn uneven

Fail 9 May 2015 39,331 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NS/OSF tyres worn uneven

Pass 20 May 2014 34,060 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,671 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 27,684 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 27,684 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 25,075 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

rear axel bushes slight play

Pass 21 May 2011 18,635 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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CA08 GZL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA08 GZL, 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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CA08 GZL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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