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GF08 ONJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,558 mi
Last recorded64,558 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 ONJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 64,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 60,139 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 57,062 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 57,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre inner sill/ floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre sill/floor pan inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded but bumper still Secure

Pass 20 Apr 2019 43,531 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 43,516 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,377 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 38,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,382 miles

front discs badly lipped and worn

front pads worn low

osf lower arm bush debonding

osf wiper blade split

play in nsf top strut mount

slight oil leak from gear selector rod gaitor

Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,792 miles

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

n/s/r light broken

Fail 21 Mar 2016 20,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r light broken

Pass 5 Mar 2015 11,130 miles

both rear tyres perishing and starting to tear

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Mar 2015 11,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perishing and starting to tear

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Mar 2014 9,671 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre badly perished & split

offside front tyre badly perished & split

offsided rear tyre badly perished & split

Pass 11 Mar 2013 9,002 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 7,533 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 5,426 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 ONJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ONJ, 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 ONJ registered?

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

Is GF08 ONJ safe to buy?

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