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GJ08 EHB

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,837 mi
Last recorded68,837 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 EHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,837 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 68,837 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,588 miles

Front offside/nearside floor corners slightly corroded

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 64,583 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front offside/nearside floor corners slightly corroded

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,714 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside/nearside (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

offside front bulk head slightly corroded

slightly corroded around fuel filler

Fail 15 Mar 2017 62,714 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside/nearside (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT/ WORN TO EXCESS ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

offside front bulk head slightly corroded

slightly corroded around fuel filler

Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,509 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 52,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind filler cap (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,962 miles

rear offside and nearside inner sills slightly corroded

rear offside and nearside tyres are slightly perished

Fail 12 Mar 2015 45,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear offside and nearside inner sills slightly corroded

rear offside and nearside tyres are slightly perished

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,159 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,222 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 EHB is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EHB, 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 GJ08 EHB registered?

GJ08 EHB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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