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GF08 NVD

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,660 mi
Last recorded65,660 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 65,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 65,659 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,878 miles

Front tyres more worn on inner edges

Front wipers poor

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished and cracked

Offside Front tyre inner edge nearly bald

exhaust system corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2018 58,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres more worn on inner edges

Front wipers poor

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished and cracked

Nearside Rear wheel nuts incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge nearly bald

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant tank empty

exhaust system corroding

Pass 28 Dec 2017 53,742 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished

Offside Front tyre perishing

al tyre pressures very low

Fail 28 Dec 2017 53,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre perishing

al tyre pressures very low

Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,759 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 46,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,923 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,772 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 40,717 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,989 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,561 miles

n/s steering rack gaitor outer securing clip missing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,530 miles

n/s steering rack gaiter inner clip loose still able to keep out dirt etc

Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,112 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 NVD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVD, 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 NVD registered?

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

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