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GD08 OFO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,851 mi
Last recorded92,851 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 OFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 92,851 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 11 May 2016 92,851 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2015 87,380 miles

slight corrosion to chasis

Fail 7 May 2015 87,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs look worn

slight corrosion to chasis

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,937 miles

rear tyre outer walls cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2014 68,794 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyre outer walls cracking

Pass 10 May 2013 49,376 miles

nearside and offside front tyres just starting to wear on outer tread

Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre 3/4mm both rear tyres show signs of ageing

Fail 21 Aug 2012 43,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre 3/4mm both rear tyres show signs of ageing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,590 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 31,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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.

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 OFO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GD08 OFO, 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 OFO registered?

GD08 OFO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is GD08 OFO safe to buy?

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