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GF08 ONG

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,196 mi
Last recorded63,196 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 63,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 56,023 miles

Corrosion behind the nearside and offside Rear plastic wheel arch trims

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 56,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Corrosion behind the nearside and offside Rear plastic wheel arch trims

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 51,460 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing heavily (smooth) on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2016 46,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp was full of condensation

Vehicle checked in a wet condition

Fail 7 Nov 2016 46,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp was full of condensation

Vehicle checked in a wet condition

Pass 12 Nov 2015 36,933 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 28,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage but no cords visible

Fail 5 Nov 2014 28,428 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage but no cords visible

Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,237 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 25,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre perishing cracks

off side rear tyre perishing cracks

Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,936 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear & offside rear tyres starting to split due to old age

Fail 1 Mar 2013 22,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear & offside rear tyres starting to split due to old age

Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,971 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 ONG 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 ONG, 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 ONG registered?

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

Is GF08 ONG safe to buy?

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