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GP08 PWJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,874 mi
Last recorded92,874 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 92,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 86,242 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 86,242 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,965 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,775 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 72,773 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,247 miles

Central Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 68,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,242 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 62,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,109 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,936 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 May 2015 47,251 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 5 May 2015 47,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel high

Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,324 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 28,075 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,620 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 PWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 PWJ, 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 PWJ registered?

GP08 PWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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