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FV08 GNU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,045 mi
Last recorded60,045 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 GNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 60,045 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 53,942 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 52,860 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,598 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 50,598 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 47,104 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 47,104 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,056 miles

Rear wiper inoperative

Fail 30 Apr 2015 44,056 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wiper inoperative

Pass 17 May 2014 39,575 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,288 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 35,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,529 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,516 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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FV08 GNU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV08 GNU, 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 FV08 GNU registered?

FV08 GNU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is FV08 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 GNU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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