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GP08 EOL

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,826 mi
Last recorded57,826 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 EOL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,826 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,197 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,388 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills and chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 48,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills and chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 43,930 miles

slight corrosion to rear inner sills and chassis

Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,484 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,797 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 22,540 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 18,488 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cuts to inner sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,366 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 10,965 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GP08 EOL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GP08 EOL, 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 GP08 EOL registered?

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

Is GP08 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 EOL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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