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GF08 UGC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,345 mi
Last recorded61,345 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2019 61,345 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid at bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside front wheel arch secured with tape

underside of vehicle repaired and undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,843 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans covered by underseal.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Damage to wheel inner rim that is slightly out of shape.

Nearside Front Washer jets semi-blocked.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Condensation within headlamp.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split (from inner sleeve) and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate semi-insecure.

Fail 29 May 2018 57,779 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Excess corrosion to holes to rear of inner sill/floor pan within 12" of nearside rear suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak.

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans covered by underseal.

Nearside Front Damage to wheel inner rim that is slightly out of shape.

Nearside Front Washer jets semi-blocked.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Condensation within headlamp.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split (from inner sleeve) and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate semi-insecure.

Pass 25 May 2017 52,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 25 May 2016 46,427 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 26 May 2015 38,429 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 31,060 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 24,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 24,517 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 19,640 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 12,830 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 UGC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 UGC, 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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GF08 UGC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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