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GJ08 VWY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,595 mi
Last recorded44,595 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 VWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 44,595 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on inner edge

light surface corrosion, also minor repair welds

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2019 44,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Fuel filler neck area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 3 holes. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 39,733 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills, wheel arches and floor. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,648 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 37,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished on tread and side walls

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres heavily perished on tread and side walls

slight damage to front of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2015 34,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2014 30,727 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 30,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre perished.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,936 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,494 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,993 miles

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

Offside 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 VWY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWY, 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 VWY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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