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GJ08 ULT

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,764 mi
Last recorded95,764 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 ULT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 95,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 95,764 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brakes noisy during test, requires investigation

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken off of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge, ABOUT TO BREAK THROUGH TO CORDS. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 75,371 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Wiper blade split

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

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

Offside Wiper blade split

Fail 15 Mar 2018 75,371 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Wiper blade split

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Wiper blade split

Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 66,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn inside edge about to break through to cords.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge worn off (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 49,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,194 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 28,408 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 28,395 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 26,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,216 miles

advise front b/discs showing signs of fatigue on inner edges

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 ULT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc 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 ULT, 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 ULT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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