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GK08 XTZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,850 mi
Last recorded96,850 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 96,850 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 93,048 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 90,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 85,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 80,750 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 80,745 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 80,674 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,884 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 69,872 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sills are corroded at the rear on the inside

front body mounts where the subframe bolts up are corroded.

fuel filter casing is corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,113 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 65,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre perishing/cracking 165/60/14

Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,295 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,450 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,488 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2013 53,019 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2013 53,019 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,929 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 42,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,272 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 XTZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK08 XTZ registered?

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

Is GK08 XTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 XTZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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