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GF08 ONB

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

25,606 mi
Last recorded25,606 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 ONB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 25,606 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 25,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 24,964 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 22,184 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 22,184 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 18,341 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 18,341 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2022 18,018 miles

Advise a lot of corrosion to underside of vehicle but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Jun 2021 17,218 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil light comes on at idle

Pass 9 Jul 2020 16,820 miles

Both sills corroded in prescribed areas but not yet excessive

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 16,810 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both sills corroded in prescribed areas but not yet excessive

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 16,368 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 15,793 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 15,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 15,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 15,030 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 13,434 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,341 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 12,341 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2014 10,902 miles

Advise Both N/S tyres starting to crack up

Advise Both O/S tyres badly cracked

Pass 23 May 2013 9,684 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 7,426 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 5,755 miles

Slight oil leak from gearbox

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 ONB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ONB, 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 ONB registered?

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

Is GF08 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 ONB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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