MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nsr osr trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in shoulder ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nsr osr trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filler cap was loose.oil seepage over back of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
advise battery loose in crate.
advise front suspension lower arms rear bushes peeling and creaking.
advise nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre cracking in treads.
advise nearside rear tyre badly cracked in shoulder.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise battery loose in crate.
advise front suspension lower arms rear bushes peeling and creaking.
advise nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre cracking in treads.
advise nearside rear tyre badly cracked in shoulder.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 XGM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?
GJ08 XGM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.
Is GJ08 XGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ08 XGM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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