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GK08 UKA

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,200 mi
Last recorded82,200 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 UKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 82,200 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 82,168 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 79,213 miles

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 79,213 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 75,011 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 66,875 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 62,718 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 56,631 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 47,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,887 miles

wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,295 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 42,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 35,078 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 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.

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