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DE08 GUX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,594 mi
Last recorded33,594 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 GUX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2021 33,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel apron (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel apron. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Advanced corrosion to chassis and structure of vehicle.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 29,727 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 29,727 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre 19yrs old

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 23,339 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 23,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 18,281 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Around Fuel Filler Neck (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 18,281 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Around Fuel Filler Neck (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 17,584 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,946 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,368 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 12,791 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 12,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 11,029 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 9,142 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 6,923 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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DE08 GUX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE08 GUX, 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 DE08 GUX registered?

DE08 GUX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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