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GF08 KCE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,050 mi
Last recorded56,050 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 KCE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

nearside front floor pan starting to corrode

offside front floor pan starting to corrode

Fail 1 Apr 2017 56,050 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

nearside front floor pan starting to corrode

offside front floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,551 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front both nearside and offside seats have movement in backrests

Nearside Front has object in tyre also low on pressure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low

engine oil level low

Fail 31 Mar 2016 51,551 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front both nearside and offside seats have movement in backrests

Nearside Front has object in tyre also low on pressure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,474 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,045 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 27,045 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 21,853 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 21,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 17,173 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 12,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,770 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 KCE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KCE, 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 KCE registered?

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

Is GF08 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 KCE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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