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GJ08 XDH

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,349 mi
Last recorded102,349 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XDH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 102,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 97,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 93,483 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 91,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear corrosion inner arch up around fuel filler neck

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine coolant below minimum

Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,442 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive

road wheels slightly distorted/bent on rims

Fail 28 Jan 2019 85,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills and under rear wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive

road wheels slightly distorted/bent on rims

Pass 1 Feb 2018 80,081 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 75,083 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 67,826 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 67,826 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 60,454 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 60,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 53,160 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing low on outside edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 May 2013 45,432 miles

Rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 14 May 2012 37,704 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 28,872 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 XDH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XDH, 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 XDH registered?

GJ08 XDH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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