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GN08 YFG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,310 mi
Last recorded53,310 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 53,310 miles

165/65/r13

Advise front brake discs corroded plus faces not true.

Advise nearside front lower arm bush separated borderline.

Advise uneven wear on offside front tyre close to limit .

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

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

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

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

advise off side front wheel damage .

advise oil leak from gearbox

Fail 6 Aug 2018 53,307 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

165/65/r13

Advise front brake discs corroded plus faces not true.

Advise nearside front lower arm bush separated borderline.

Advise uneven wear on offside front tyre close to limit .

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

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

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

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

advise off side front wheel damage .

advise oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,503 miles

off side front suspension arm rear bush worn

Pass 2 Aug 2016 44,341 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 44,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,697 miles

n/s/f tyre cloese to limet

Fail 4 Aug 2015 39,697 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cloese to limet

Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,231 miles

front inner brake pads look very low

Fail 26 Jul 2014 36,231 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front inner brake pads look very low

Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,680 miles

front brakes slightly uneven, front inner brake pad looks low

Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,773 miles

osf inner rim damaged, front pads low, nsr body damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2012 27,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

osf inner rim damaged, front pads low, nsr body damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,798 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 21,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YFG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

GN08 YFG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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