MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Inner Fuel filler neck surround corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn excessively. ADVISE REPLACE ASAP. DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Washer jet requires adjusting
Offside Headlamp has water ingress
Outer Fuel filler neck surround corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat does not tilt forward to gain access to rear. Handle missing
Smell of fuel from around filler neck but no signs of leaks or damage to fuel cap sealing ring
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Heavily damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Inner Fuel filler neck surround corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn excessively. ADVISE REPLACE ASAP. DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Washer jet requires adjusting
Offside Headlamp has water ingress
Outer Fuel filler neck surround corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat does not tilt forward to gain access to rear. Handle missing
Smell of fuel from around filler neck but no signs of leaks or damage to fuel cap sealing ring
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
wipers starting to smear on screen
wipers starting to smear on screen
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GK08 UKA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 UKA, 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 UKA registered?
GK08 UKA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.
Is GK08 UKA safe to buy?
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