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GK08 TGZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,244 mi
Last recorded101,244 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 TGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 101,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 97,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner sills have corrosion not excessive

Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 96,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 94,264 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 94,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,241 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 80,003 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 80,003 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 66,297 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,297 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 5 Mar 2011 35,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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GK08 TGZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GK08 TGZ, 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 GK08 TGZ registered?

GK08 TGZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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