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GJ08 XHY

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,196 mi
Last recorded34,196 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 34,196 miles

n/s front wheel rim damaged

n/s wiper blade split

slight front tyre wear on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,686 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,542 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 30,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,770 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 25,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 25,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2011 18,469 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2011 18,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XHY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

GJ08 XHY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GJ08 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 XHY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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