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GF08 FNO

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,006 mi
Last recorded67,006 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 67,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,806 miles

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

boot floor panel corroding

floor panels corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

number plates deteriorating

spare tyre perished

Fail 18 Feb 2019 60,806 miles

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

boot floor panel corroding

floor panels corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

number plates deteriorating

spare tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm very badly damaged outer sidewalland wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective excessively perished ()

both rear chassis ends excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

nearside rear and offside rear boot floor excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 12 Feb 2018 56,249 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm very badly damaged outer sidewalland wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective excessively perished ()

both rear chassis ends excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

both rear shock absorber lower bolts UNDONE.

nearside rear and offside rear boot floor excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 52,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel by fuel filler (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,321 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion trailing arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion trailing arm (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,697 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,347 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,995 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 15,586 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 FNO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FNO, 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 FNO registered?

GF08 FNO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GF08 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 FNO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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