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GP08 PRV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,593 mi
Last recorded64,593 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 PRV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 64,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chassis/under body sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chassis /under body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 60,647 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded (not in percribed area)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode.

Fail 25 Jan 2022 60,647 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded (not in percribed area)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Feb 2021 60,469 miles

Rear both rear inner wheel arches corroded not with in precribed area

Pass 31 Jan 2020 57,126 miles

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

o/s indicator flashes fast

Fail 31 Jan 2020 57,126 miles

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

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

o/s indicator flashes fast

Pass 25 Jan 2019 45,453 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 45,453 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 35,457 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 35,453 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant low

Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,805 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 29,343 miles

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

nearside headlamp condensation

offside washer jet partially working

Pass 24 Aug 2015 25,909 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 25,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2013 18,304 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 18,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre badly cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,064 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 9,695 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front and nearside rear tyre side walls perished

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 PRV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PRV, 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 PRV registered?

GP08 PRV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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