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GK08 XTG

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,108 mi
Last recorded100,108 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XTG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 100,108 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 100,108 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 97,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside plastic sill covers loose

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills heavy and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes

corrosion to floor pans/inner sills

corrosion to front floor pans heavy

heavy corrosion to inner wheel arches and rear petrol cap area heavy corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 24 Sep 2018 89,533 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 88,460 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 83,046 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 83,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 71,297 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 71,213 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 63,180 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 51,313 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,584 miles

Damage To N/S/F Wheel Rim Inner Edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,367 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,974 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 XTG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

GK08 XTG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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