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GF08 KCV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,891 mi
Last recorded54,891 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2024 54,891 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills corroded rear offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 45,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 45,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 35,164 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 35,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 35,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear outer sills into wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 30,921 miles

n/s/f inner c.v gaiter loose

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 28,338 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 27,127 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 27,127 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 24,505 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,964 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 19,401 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 17,140 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 14,638 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 14,633 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 11,762 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 9,215 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 6,069 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 KCV 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 KCV, 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 KCV registered?

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

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