MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked by fixing (0.1 (b))
Road wheel slightly distorted ns/f....os/r... (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Road wheel slightly distorted os/r...ns/f... (5.2.2 (c) (i))
repairs have been heavy under sealed
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill s (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear 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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Road wheel slightly distorted os/r...ns/f... (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Road wheel slightly distorted os/r...ns/f... (5.2.2 (c) (i))
The is some under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both rear tyres slightly perished.
front brakes binding slightly.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside and nearside rear tyres worn
Nail in nearside rear tyre
offside and nearside rear tyres worn
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF08 XXE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 XXE, 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 XXE registered?
GF08 XXE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2008.
Is GF08 XXE safe to buy?
The MOT history for GF08 XXE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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