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GF08 UHW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,141 mi
Last recorded75,141 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,141 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 75,141 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 67,382 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil On Min

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,621 miles

front wiper blades split and slightly smearing windscreen

nearside front tyre worn low on edges 165/65/13

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge 165/65/13

Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,650 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 51,650 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 47,407 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 43,923 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,237 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UHW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHW, 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 UHW registered?

GF08 UHW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GF08 UHW safe to buy?

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