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GJ08 XDC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,110 mi
Last recorded40,110 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XDC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2021 40,110 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 39,394 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 39,394 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 32,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres severely worn on edges ,close to limits

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2018 32,946 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres severely worn on edges ,close to limits

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2017 29,295 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms ,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2016 25,282 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 23,455 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 20,068 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 17,228 miles

rear tyres deteriated

Pass 16 Oct 2012 13,637 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 12,379 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 9,520 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 XDC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

GJ08 XDC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GJ08 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 XDC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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