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GN08 YEY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,242 mi
Last recorded53,242 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 YEY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,242 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

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

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (both sides) (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (wheel housing) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (both sides) (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger rear mounting corroded/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,827 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Front chassis corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2017 51,827 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Front chassis corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

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

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

Steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,223 miles

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2015 42,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,654 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,446 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,002 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/r tyre is perrishing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,663 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 23,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,960 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 YEY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 GN08 YEY, 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 YEY registered?

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

Is GN08 YEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 YEY 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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