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GJ08 VHT

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,323 mi
Last recorded67,323 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 VHT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2021 67,323 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 65,986 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 65,986 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 63,695 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 63,695 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,202 miles

condensation in offside headlight

Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,531 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 59,509 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre close to limit and perished

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to seperate

Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,959 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 53,956 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall and near limit (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box rear mounting broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 48,770 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 44,037 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,037 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,224 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,699 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 31,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,229 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 VHT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

GJ08 VHT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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