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GK08 YSH

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,201 mi
Last recorded66,201 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 YSH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,201 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

corrosion around fuel cap

corrosion on body

Fail 6 Jan 2022 66,200 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres perished

body corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,601 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 64,506 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch in front of n/s/rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 62,034 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 62,033 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 59,549 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 55,518 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,303 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 49,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,655 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Aug 2014 39,668 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 39,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 33,116 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 26,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 YSH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YSH, 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 YSH registered?

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

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