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GJ08 DNF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,597 mi
Last recorded36,597 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 DNF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 36,597 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/Chassis leg and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/Chassis leg and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 36,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Covers fitted upper and lower

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/Chassis leg and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/Chassis leg and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,538 miles

TYRE CONDITION; aged ( 10 yr old+), with cracks & splits appearing > both rear's.

TYRE CONDITION; inner edge worn bald > offside front.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 35,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch paneling. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER CONNECTOR. (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

TYRE CONDITION; aged ( 10 yr old+), with cracks & splits appearing > both rear's.

TYRE CONDITION; inner edge worn bald > offside front.

Pass 26 Mar 2016 32,948 miles

Body has slight corrosion various body areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear inner wing coroded by the fuel filler pipes

Rear Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear both axle bushes poor

Rear both tyres pairished

fuel tank coroded

roughness from n/s/r wheel bearing

various suspension and braking components coroded

Fail 25 Mar 2016 32,948 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion various body areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear inner wing coroded by the fuel filler pipes

Rear Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear both axle bushes poor

Rear both tyres pairished

fuel tank coroded

roughness from n/s/r wheel bearing

various suspension and braking components coroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,742 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 31,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 25,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 25,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2013 21,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,094 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 13,403 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 13,403 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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GJ08 DNF 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 57.1%.

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 GJ08 DNF, 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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GJ08 DNF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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