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GJ08 ULP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,635 mi
Last recorded74,635 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 74,635 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 59,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills Have Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 59,009 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills Have Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 49,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit - Secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 42,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 42,619 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 41,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 41,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 39,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,273 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 32,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,622 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 25,947 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 23,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,316 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 17,050 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 ULP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ULP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ08 ULP registered?

GJ08 ULP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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