MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Front tyre very bald outer edge
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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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