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GD08 PXB

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,299 mi
Last recorded111,299 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 PXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 111,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 101,815 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 101,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,516 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,561 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 68,594 miles

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Exhaust flexis outer sheath detached @ one end

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + outer very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 68,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Incorrectly fitted, Rubbing on tyre/wheel when on R/H lock (3.6.B.4a)

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Exhaust flexis outer sheath detached @ one end

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + outer very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,548 miles

nearside front brake hose incorrectly fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2015 59,344 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front brake hose incorrectly fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,239 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 50,239 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,869 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 42,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,872 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,439 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 PXB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GD08 PXB, 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 PXB registered?

GD08 PXB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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