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GK08 UJR

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,785 mi
Last recorded30,785 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 UJR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 30,785 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 30,785 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 28,778 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 28,778 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 26,587 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 26,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 24,367 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 20,176 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 20,069 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 17,940 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 17,940 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 15,623 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 15,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 13,420 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 10,439 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 8,372 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 UJR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UJR, 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 UJR registered?

GK08 UJR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is GK08 UJR safe to buy?

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