MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre perished at the edge of the tread
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion on exhaust
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion on exhaust
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
surface corrosion on fuel tank and filter
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake discs worn and liped
slight corrosion onfuel filter
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake discs worn and liped
slight corrosion onfuel filter
front brake discs very rusty and pitted
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ08 XSX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XSX, 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 XSX registered?
GJ08 XSX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2008.
Is GJ08 XSX safe to buy?
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