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EA08 GKX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,764 mi
Last recorded40,764 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 GKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 40,764 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 2 May 2014 40,764 miles

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,074 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 26,339 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 19,706 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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EA08 GKX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA08 GKX, 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 EA08 GKX registered?

EA08 GKX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is EA08 GKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 GKX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA08 GKX have outstanding finance?

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