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GN08 YEG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,505 mi
Last recorded70,505 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 YEG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 70,505 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 68,530 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 66,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to front and rear floors

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

front subframe mountings corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2020 66,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill X3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to front and rear floors

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

front subframe mountings corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 60,622 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 50,523 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,933 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 32,561 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 25,351 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 23,552 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,704 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,328 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 13,185 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 YEG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YEG, 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 YEG registered?

GN08 YEG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is GN08 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 YEG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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