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GP08 PWZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,022 mi
Last recorded36,022 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 36,022 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 32,961 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 32,107 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 30,559 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 27,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 27,348 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 20,809 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 20,696 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill return/inner rear wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brake disc/s are in poor condtion / inner face

both front tyre/s wearing on inner edge/s

Pass 29 Aug 2019 15,633 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 15,632 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 15,627 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 12,224 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 10,336 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 8,805 miles

both front tyres have light perishing on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2015 6,434 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 6,313 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 5,208 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 4,367 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 4,367 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 3,129 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 PWZ 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 PWZ, 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

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What year was GP08 PWZ registered?

GP08 PWZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is GP08 PWZ safe to buy?

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