CarVerify

Free Car Check

GP08 EJE

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,806 mi
Last recorded71,806 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 EJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2023 71,806 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced windscreen aperture (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various areas of corrossion but not considered excessive

Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,758 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Very muddy under vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2021 60,907 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 60,907 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 56,840 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 56,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,015 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 51,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,125 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 46,125 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 42,088 miles

Corrosion developing o/s & n/s rear inner sills

crack top of windscreen not effecting the view to the front

Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,052 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 33,406 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,381 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,352 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,022 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,194 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GP08 EJE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GP08 EJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GP08 EJE?

You can check the full history of GP08 EJE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GP08 EJE registered?

GP08 EJE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GP08 EJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 EJE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GP08 EJE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GP08 EJE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.