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GF08 CYG

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,231 mi
Last recorded59,231 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 CYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 59,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sills are starting to corrode

Fail 15 May 2024 59,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sills are starting to corrode

Pass 9 May 2023 55,886 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 54,355 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 54,355 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps adjusted ok (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 52,479 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 52,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 51,101 miles

both front shassis legs to sub frame rusty

floor area rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2020 51,101 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill rusty but not holed yet advise asap

Offside Front inner sill very rusty but not holed yet advise asap

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front chassis legs to sub frame rusty

floor area rusty

Pass 8 May 2019 49,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 48,443 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 24 May 2018 48,443 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 27 May 2017 44,077 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,995 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 41,992 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,957 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 37,957 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 31,948 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,968 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 13,850 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GF08 CYG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GF08 CYG, 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 GF08 CYG registered?

GF08 CYG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is GF08 CYG safe to buy?

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