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GF08 XWG

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,481 mi
Last recorded74,481 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 XWG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 74,481 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure Rear Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill multiple areas, inner + outer (marked in yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working N/S + O/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,679 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 70,670 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotten close to seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotten close to seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotten close to seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill ad floor rotten close to sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill rotten (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill rotten (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill rotten (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 60,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 60,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 54,266 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 48,583 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 40,542 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing / splitting

Fail 21 May 2014 40,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres perishing / splitting

Pass 22 May 2013 33,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

fuel tank has slight rust

Pass 17 May 2012 26,913 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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 19,526 miles

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

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 XWG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

GF08 XWG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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