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GF08 XXE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,185 mi
Last recorded60,185 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 XXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 60,185 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 59,318 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 59,314 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 58,409 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 57,890 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,465 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,777 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,253 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,061 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,403 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 36,403 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,537 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 26,537 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 20,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly perished.

front brakes binding slightly.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 18,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 18,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres worn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,938 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 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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