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GN08 YCS

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,427 mi
Last recorded58,427 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 YCS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 58,427 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 58,427 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 45,476 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Dec 2015 35,416 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake fluid close to min.

n/s front suspension arm rear bush worn

n/s rear tyre perished on outer edge

o/s front suspension arm front bush worn

o/s wiper blade worn

Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,314 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 28,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 31 Dec 2013 22,631 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 18,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2011 10,617 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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GN08 YCS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GN08 YCS, 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 YCS registered?

GN08 YCS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is GN08 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 YCS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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