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GF08 XVY

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,472 mi
Last recorded87,472 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 XVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2021 87,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure corrosion to mountings/chassis (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 29 Jun 2021 87,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH AT FRONT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEE ARCH AT FRONT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL - FIBRE GLASS INSTEAD OF WELD (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRE OUTER SILL IN TWO PLACES (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY PERISHED AND HAS A NAIL IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES AND SUB FRAME MOUNTING TURRETS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2020 85,586 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre inner threads perished

Offside rear tyre inner / outer edges perished

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

Rear both handbrake cables corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner / outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 83,927 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 80,508 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear / front both sides inner / outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

front floors corroded

front inner wings corroded

nearside front tyre void of tread on edge and perished

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 31 May 2017 73,225 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

front floors corroded

front inner wings corroded

nearside front tyre void of tread on edge and perished

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 23 May 2016 62,591 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

offside front floor corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 62,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front registration plate deteriorated

offside front floor corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 52,143 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,808 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)

Pass 24 May 2013 30,897 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 30,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 18,816 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 11,139 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 XVY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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