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GF08 UHD

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,219 mi
Last recorded44,219 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 UHD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 44,219 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 41,041 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 38,102 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 38,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 31,186 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 26,066 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,192 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion iner sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 23,190 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion iner sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 20,962 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 front tyre wearing low

Pass 8 May 2014 16,204 miles

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

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

advise both front brake discs corroded inner surface

Pass 20 May 2013 13,693 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 11,062 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 8,287 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 UHD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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