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GF08 OFO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,287 mi
Last recorded56,287 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 56,287 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,577 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 54,577 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 53,527 miles

Coolant leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to B post (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front lower (2.4.G.2)

os and ns rear axle beam bushes deteriorated and have slight movement

Fail 11 Nov 2017 53,519 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body around filler cap (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to B post (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front lower (2.4.G.2)

os and ns rear axle beam bushes deteriorated and have slight movement

Pass 26 Nov 2016 48,765 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear axle beam bushes (2.4.G.2)

os rear tyre starting to perish and crack slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2015 42,182 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front lower (2.4.G.2)

nail in ns rear tyre

os rear tyre and valve stem starting to perish and crack

Pass 20 Dec 2014 37,284 miles

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

car has had front end accident damage

Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,200 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 28,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,803 miles

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

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 OFO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF08 OFO?

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What year was GF08 OFO registered?

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

Is GF08 OFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 OFO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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