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GF08 NUJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,565 mi
Last recorded107,565 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 107,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle bushes slight play

body corrosion

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2021 107,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle bushes slight play

body corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2020 98,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle bushes slight play

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2020 98,097 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle bushes slight play

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2019 81,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet secondary catch seizing

Pass 18 May 2018 73,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/r14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 73,867 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/r14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 63,775 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,946 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,366 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 48,364 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 6 May 2015 48,315 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 48,315 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,153 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 19 Apr 2013 29,147 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 19,668 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 13,998 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 NUJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NUJ, 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 NUJ registered?

GF08 NUJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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