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GN08 EPX

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,160 mi
Last recorded64,160 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 EPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,160 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 64,109 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded close to trailing arm suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass cracked ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush small movement around pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded close to trailing arm suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 63,596 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 58,730 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 58,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,208 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 47,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65R13 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65R13 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 36,908 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,352 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

front tyres persihing on outer edge and tread area

Fail 14 Jul 2015 29,317 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pedal slightly spongy

front tyres persihing on outer edge and tread area

Pass 28 Jul 2014 19,927 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GN08 EPX is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GN08 EPX, 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 GN08 EPX registered?

GN08 EPX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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