MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,224 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassi rail behind brake pipe to flexi pipe connection (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassi rail behind brake pipe to flexi pipe connection (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassi rail behind brake pipe to flexi pipe connection (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassi rail behind brake pipe to flexi pipe connection (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and front brakes noisy (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front inner arches rusty next to subframe mounts but not holed yet
fuel tank rusty
Offside Rear Offside rear service and parking brake did not lock on brake test advise further investigation
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Offside rear service and parking brake did not lock on brake test advise further investigation
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and split
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and split
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
child seat fitted preventing full inspection of rear seat belt
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GK08 XVX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red 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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?
GK08 XVX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2008.
Is GK08 XVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for GK08 XVX 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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