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GD08 OFG

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,568 mi
Last recorded87,568 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 OFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 87,568 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 87,393 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Excessive corrosion within 300mm of suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Excessive corrosion within 300mm of suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 81,086 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 81,086 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both registration plate lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 74,948 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 72,216 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low

Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,818 miles

front outer floor pans surface corroded

rear inner sills surface corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 68,120 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Rear Inner sills surface corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,518 miles

Front tyre centre treads wearing low/inner treads worn low-advise renewal

Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,454 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,372 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 44,283 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 39,653 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish osf rear wishbone bush starting to debond

Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,989 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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GD08 OFG 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 85.7%.

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 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 GD08 OFG, 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 GD08 OFG registered?

GD08 OFG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is GD08 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 OFG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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