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GK08 YRT

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,923 mi
Last recorded66,923 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 YRT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 66,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front top mount rough and slight play

Fail 3 Nov 2022 66,923 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside front top mount rough and slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,230 miles

Front plate deteriorated

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

Offside Front Top shock mount has play

Pass 9 Nov 2020 38,898 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 38,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 33,831 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 30,084 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 25,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 25,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 22,071 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 22,065 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2015 18,158 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 13,715 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 9,045 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 4,865 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 890 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 YRT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRT, 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 YRT registered?

GK08 YRT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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