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GF08 NYA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

75,791 mi
Last recorded75,791 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 NYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 75,791 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill around handbrake cable mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front and centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill around handbrake cable mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle outer bushes excess wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall splits under pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rest of o/s inner sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,624 miles

Body has slight corrosion BOTH SIDES SILLS TO FLOOR AND INNER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON SHOULDER AND INNER CRACKS

Nearside WIPER TORN ON ENDS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM OUTER 3/4 AND INNER CRACKS (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES OUTER AXLE BUSHES PERISHED AND WORN (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 68,624 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Body has slight corrosion BOTH SIDES SILLS TO FLOOR AND INNER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON SHOULDER AND INNER CRACKS

Nearside WIPER TORN ON ENDS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM OUTER 3/4 AND INNER CRACKS (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES OUTER AXLE BUSHES PERISHED AND WORN (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 62,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyre rubber compounds are cracking/perishing

nearside front tyre is heavily scrubbed on outer edge

Fail 26 Apr 2017 62,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyre rubber compounds are cracking/perishing

coolant in header tank low

nearside front tyre is heavily scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,051 miles

FUEL FILTER RUSTY

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

Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear tyre treads perishing and cracks

fuel tank surface rust

signs of corrosion both sides rear inner sills

Fail 28 Apr 2016 54,051 miles

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

FUEL FILTER RUSTY

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

Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear tyre treads perishing and cracks

fuel tank surface rust

signs of corrosion both sides rear inner sills

Fail 28 Apr 2015 46,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,418 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 31,943 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wishbone (rear)bushes partially unbonded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,943 miles

both front wishbone (rear)bushes partially unbonded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,980 miles

bothfront wishbone (rear) bushes showing signs of deterioration

Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,623 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 17,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 NYA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 NYA, 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 NYA registered?

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

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