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GF08 KCG

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,994 mi
Last recorded98,994 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 98,994 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,131 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 85,268 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 76,147 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 76,008 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides, (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sides, near suspension arms, (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,355 miles

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth & worn inner tread section

Pass 9 Oct 2017 64,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing on side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 56,770 miles

Offside Front Inner wing rusting

Offside rust patches on o/s outer cill

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,638 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,586 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 37,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 37,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,613 miles

n.s.f. tyre low depth.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 25,389 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 25,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 KCG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KCG, 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 KCG registered?

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

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