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GJ08 VYO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,101 mi
Last recorded74,101 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2020 74,101 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill, undersill & inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill, undersill & inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,240 miles

rear undersills weak and front floors weak

Fail 28 Mar 2019 73,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear undersills weak and front floors weak

Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,973 miles

front floors ns andos rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,452 miles

rear undersills getting weak nsf floor getting weak

Fail 27 Mar 2017 66,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear undersills getting weak nsf floor getting weak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,536 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 59,536 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,134 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,396 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,543 miles

Both nearside wheels rims dented on insides

Front brake pads look low and discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,569 miles

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

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

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 VYO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

GJ08 VYO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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