MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
rear undersills weak and front floors weak
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
front floors ns andos rusty
rear undersills getting weak nsf floor getting weak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear undersills getting weak nsf floor getting weak
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)
Both front tyres getting low on tread
Brake pedal slightly spongy
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both nearside wheels rims dented on insides
Front brake pads look low and discs worn
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is GJ08 VYO safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ08 VYO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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