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GF08 JZP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,618 mi
Last recorded88,618 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 JZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 88,618 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wings and floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 88,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area,marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/inner wheel arch area,marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wings and floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,358 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside headlamp misted

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 86,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside headlamp misted

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 85,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 85,580 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,229 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 62,933 miles

Both front inner wings have slight corrosion

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 52,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 52,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 50,223 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2015 50,223 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,258 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,906 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2014 42,906 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2013 30,715 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Apr 2013

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,472 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 16,839 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 JZP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 JZP, 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 JZP registered?

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

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