MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By suspension beam axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking Above gearbox (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Various patches of surface corrosion on vehicle floor
excessive surface rust on underside
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
excessive surface rust on underside
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/r tyre showing cracks on outer sidewall
oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV08 GKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FV08 GKJ, 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 FV08 GKJ registered?
FV08 GKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.
Is FV08 GKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV08 GKJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FV08 GKJ have outstanding finance?
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