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GJ08 XGG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,839 mi
Last recorded45,839 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XGG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 45,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 43,009 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 39,055 miles

Os outer sill is showing signs of corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded at base ,Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 39,055 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Os outer sill is showing signs of corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded at base ,Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 38,638 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 38,625 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 38,625 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 37,585 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 37,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2020 36,396 miles

rear tyres slightly deteriorated-surface cracks

slight play at nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 8 Feb 2019 33,186 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 29,605 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 26,577 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,049 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 19,526 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 16,884 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,369 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,354 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 XGG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ08 XGG registered?

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

Is GJ08 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 XGG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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