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GF08 FRC

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,838 mi
Last recorded92,838 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 FRC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 92,838 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 91,820 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 91,816 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s n/s handbrake cables insecure

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 90,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s n/s handbrake cables insecure

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 84,249 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,124 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 77,124 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 70,038 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 70,038 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,248 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,938 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,049 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked / perished

Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,953 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,596 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 36,596 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs wearing thin

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 FRC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc 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 FRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF08 FRC registered?

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

Is GF08 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 FRC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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