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GK08 ZVU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,871 mi
Last recorded44,871 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 ZVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 44,871 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 44,871 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill within the seat mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,273 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 43,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,099 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread pattern & starting to show perishing on side wall

both seals starting to show corrosion towards rear of vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2016 41,099 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread pattern & starting to show perishing on side wall

both seals starting to show corrosion towards rear of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2015 37,059 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front anti-roll bar D bushes slightly worn

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 18 May 2015 37,059 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front anti-roll bar D bushes slightly worn

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,872 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,466 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 20,482 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,750 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 ZVU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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