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GK08 UGY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,775 mi
Last recorded59,775 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 UGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 59,775 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 59,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner + Outer sill three small areas marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner and out sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body corrosion around filler cap

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + Nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicle has under-seal applied

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 22 Jul 2024 59,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner + Outer sill three small areas marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner and out sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body corrosion around filler cap

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + Nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicle has under-seal applied

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2023 54,654 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under body coated in sealant

Pass 29 Sep 2022 48,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 48,502 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 47,731 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 46,728 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 46,719 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 45,809 miles

Front Lower rear most engine mounting deteriorated

Front both sides flexible brake hoses running very close to wheel rims?

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2019 45,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative operated from drivers controls manual adjuster (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower rear most engine mounting deteriorated

Front both sides flexible brake hoses running very close to wheel rims?

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2018 44,801 miles

Central Lower rear most engine mounting deteriorated

Offside Outer sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 44,801 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Lower rear most engine mounting deteriorated

Offside Outer sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 11 May 2017 43,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front washer jet nearside blocked

Fail 11 May 2017 43,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front washer jet nearside blocked

Pass 19 May 2016 42,585 miles

Nearside Front tyre very bald outer edge

Pass 15 May 2015 40,726 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 38,800 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 36,271 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 27,128 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 20,023 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 UGY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GK08 UGY, 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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GK08 UGY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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