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GF08 NUW

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,057 mi
Last recorded67,057 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 67,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 65,847 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 65,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 64,762 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 63,349 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 63,349 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,651 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 61,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,840 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,154 miles

coolant header tank empty

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,967 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Mar 2014 44,966 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,136 miles

cracks rear tyres

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,168 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate damaged slightly

front wipers smearing slighty

o/s/r wheel binding slighty

Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,018 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 NUW 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 73.3%.

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 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 NUW, 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 NUW registered?

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

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