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GF08 UVB

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,333 mi
Last recorded73,333 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 UVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 73,333 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills to floor both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 73,333 miles

Direction indicator not working all not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides inner next brake pipes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch to sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 72,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 64,150 miles

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

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

Chassis rails corroded

Corrosion to body around fuel filler

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sub frame mounts, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor around sub frame mounts, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separating from bush centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 62,437 miles

Signs of corrosion appearing on chassis rails and inner sills

Signs of corrosion to body around fuel filler cap area

Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,979 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front wishbone rear mounting`s (2.4.F.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills starting to corrode (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front are on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,990 miles

drivers front tyre perrished

rear wishbone bush (both)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 51,986 miles

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

drivers front tyre perrished

rear wishbone bush (both)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,741 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,287 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,488 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,442 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,184 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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 UVB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

GF08 UVB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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