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GF08 CYH

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,861 mi
Last recorded108,861 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 CYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 108,861 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 108,838 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion in floor panel next to seat mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin est inner pads at 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper slightly insecure.

Offside Front Service brake lagging slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear chassis leg. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Severely corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 101,209 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 96,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 96,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 93,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 93,532 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,752 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 89,748 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 89,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge heavily worn

Nearside Rear Rim damaged / bent

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in it

Offside Front Rim damaged / bent

Offside Front Tyre inner edge heavily worn

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,530 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,833 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 64,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,459 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,337 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,826 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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GF08 CYH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF08 CYH, 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 CYH registered?

GF08 CYH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GF08 CYH safe to buy?

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