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GP08 MHV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,346 mi
Last recorded83,346 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 MHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 83,346 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 79,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,294 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 70,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 69,489 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 69,489 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 67,630 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 67,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front subframe rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 64,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,655 miles

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

slight play in both rear suspension top mounts

Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,063 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,567 miles

Nearside Front play in strut top mount

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inside edge

Fail 9 Feb 2017 56,567 miles

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

Nearside Front play in strut top mount

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2016 51,450 miles

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

both rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2015 43,412 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit/worn on edges and has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2014 32,230 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 23,331 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2012 15,884 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit and bald on edges(165/60r14)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 15,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre close to limit and bald on edges(165/60r14)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 8,736 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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GP08 MHV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV registered?

GP08 MHV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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