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GJ08 MHV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,188 mi
Last recorded72,188 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 MHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2023 72,188 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 66,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 66,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 63,898 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill, Suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 61,332 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 61,332 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,649 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 57,833 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner and outer treads

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 55,732 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 55,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 54,294 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,902 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,746 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 51,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 46,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,417 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,062 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 40,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,413 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,911 miles

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

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 MHV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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