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GF08 FRR

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,105 mi
Last recorded156,105 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 FRR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 156,105 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 152,344 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 152,341 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded [inner body sill ] (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 144,639 miles

child seat fitted

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr tyre perished

os rear tyre irregular wear

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Mar 2016 144,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr tyre perished

os rear tyre irregular wear

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 129,498 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

drivers headlamp bulb poorly securing was in correct beam pattern for mot may move if hits a bump

Pass 3 Mar 2014 112,918 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 112,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,765 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 104,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,540 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,047 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 FRR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FRR, 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 FRR registered?

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

Is GF08 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 FRR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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