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GF08 CZU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,565 mi
Last recorded76,565 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 CZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 76,565 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 11 May 2023 71,844 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 65,331 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,337 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills have light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 58,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 58,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb or deflector misaligned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 46,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 46,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 37,787 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,428 miles

Front tyres are worn low (3mm).

O/S/F lower arm rear bush is debonding.

Rear tyre outer sidewalls are perishing.

Wipers smear.

Pass 28 Mar 2016 27,277 miles

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear tyre is aged and badly cracked 165-60-14

offside rear tyre is aged and badly cracked 165-60-14

Pass 14 Mar 2015 24,975 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 23,709 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,862 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 19,426 miles

n/s front road wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2011 14,594 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 CZU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GF08 CZU, 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 CZU registered?

GF08 CZU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GF08 CZU safe to buy?

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