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GJ08 RGV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

59,795 mi
Last recorded59,795 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 RGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,795 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 59,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 54,567 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 54,567 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 48,711 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 48,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front brake discs badly worn

offside rear tyre nail and perrishing slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2015 43,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front brake discs badly worn

offside rear tyre nail and perrishing slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,040 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 36,040 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 27,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 27,920 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 20,519 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 11,197 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 11,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RGV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

GJ08 RGV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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