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GF08 NYB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,480 mi
Last recorded116,480 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 NYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 116,480 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 116,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 109,371 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread stone damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive petrol flap area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

brake pedal anti slip worn

corrosion to o/s/f footwell to sill

Fail 28 Nov 2017 109,048 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread stone damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive petrol flap area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

brake pedal anti slip worn

corrosion to o/s/f footwell to sill

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,158 miles

front suspension lower wishbone rear inner bushes deteriorated

offside rear inner wing corroded

rear of inner sills corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 100,158 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension lower wishbone rear inner bushes deteriorated

offside rear inner wing corroded

rear of inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,925 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Mar 2015 83,925 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2014 73,744 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 73,744 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 62,470 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 50,833 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,856 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 NYB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NYB, 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 NYB registered?

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

Is GF08 NYB safe to buy?

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