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GK08 YSN

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,065 mi
Last recorded103,065 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 103,065 miles

front number plate start to deteriat

Pass 5 Feb 2016 84,721 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 84,721 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Inspect rear brakes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 76,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,584 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 54,824 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 54,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,791 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,981 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,555 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 22,555 miles

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

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

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 YSN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

GK08 YSN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is GK08 YSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 YSN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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