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GK08 UJE

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,145 mi
Last recorded114,145 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 UJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 114,145 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 114,145 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 107,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge bald (borderline pass) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge bald (borderline pass) (4.1.E.1)

REAR EXHAUST BOX BRACKET BROKEN

Fail 23 Sep 2017 107,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge bald (borderline pass) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge bald (borderline pass) (4.1.E.1)

REAR EXHAUST BOX BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,307 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2016 96,307 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2015 86,048 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside handbrake effort low

Fail 5 Sep 2015 85,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside handbrake effort low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 75,304 miles

Horn works intermittently

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 60,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear quater and sill damaged near suspension mount

Pass 3 Aug 2013 60,800 miles

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

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

nearside rear quater and sill damaged near suspension mount

Pass 14 Jul 2012 45,191 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 30,800 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,395 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 UJE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UJE, 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 UJE registered?

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

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