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GJ08 GWZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,578 mi
Last recorded69,578 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 GWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,578 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bushes spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse light not working

Fail 6 Nov 2021 69,578 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal corrosion within 30cm of seat mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal corrosion within 30cm of axle mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bushes spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse light not working

Pass 15 Oct 2020 62,593 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 52,262 miles

Both outer sills corroding but not yet excessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both tyres out of shape

Fail 9 May 2019 52,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills corroding but not yet excessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both tyres out of shape

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 43,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2018 43,974 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,500 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 22,677 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 19,636 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 17,794 miles

both rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Mar 2014 17,793 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,884 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,160 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 9,417 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 GWZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GJ08 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

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

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