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GK08 TKU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,985 mi
Last recorded96,985 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 TKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 96,985 miles

General corrosion all over vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Pipe chafing on oil filter (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Signs of impact to front of vehicle.

Fail 25 May 2021 96,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

General corrosion all over vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Pipe chafing on oil filter (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Signs of impact to front of vehicle.

Pass 27 May 2020 93,217 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 93,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 86,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 86,879 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper corner of bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor by seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting bracket corroded and snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,304 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 80,303 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill shut (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/sill shut (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,020 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 79,020 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill by suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,440 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 75,194 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,194 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,525 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,371 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,925 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,083 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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GK08 TKU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GK08 TKU, 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 TKU registered?

GK08 TKU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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