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GK08 XUA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,927 mi
Last recorded74,927 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 74,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 74,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 71,370 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight surface rust around the fuel cap area but not significantly reducing strength

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 66,629 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight surface rust around the fuel cap area but not significantly reducing strength

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 66,629 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Bracket detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Bracket detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight surface rust around the fuel cap area but not significantly reducing strength

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,443 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 58,540 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split\perish

Fail 28 Mar 2019 58,538 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

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

both front suspension lower arms bushes worn.

various oil leaks.

wipers poor clearing front and rear screens.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,436 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 55,436 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Both front wipers split

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and smooth inner edge section (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,076 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,787 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,572 miles

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,794 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2014 44,789 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,242 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,494 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,093 miles

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

uneven front tyre wear indicates tracking fault

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 XUA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XUA, 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 XUA registered?

GK08 XUA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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