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GJ08 HZY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,574 mi
Last recorded138,574 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 138,574 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 138,574 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 118,740 miles

Both front lower bushes starting to seperate

Fail 14 Feb 2017 118,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both front lower bushes starting to seperate

Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,910 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing low

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

damage and corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 29 Feb 2016 91,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing low

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

damage and corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,863 miles

damage and corrosion to nearside sill area

misting to nearside headlamp

slight corrosion to offside inner sill

Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,515 miles

towing eye fitted to front bumper

Fail 28 Feb 2014 71,515 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

towing eye fitted to front bumper

Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,381 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 47,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 23,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 23,520 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,362 miles

Offside mirror glass broken.

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 HZY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 HZY, 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 HZY registered?

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

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