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GR08 EHU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,525 mi
Last recorded104,525 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 EHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 104,525 miles

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 May 2016 104,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 May 2015 98,220 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 90,608 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 90,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,406 miles

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

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

moisture inside offside headlight lens

nearside rear tyre on legal tread limit

offside rear tyre perished

some wear front brake discs

Fail 20 Jun 2013 80,406 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

moisture inside offside headlight lens

nearside rear tyre on legal tread limit

offside rear tyre perished

some wear front brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2012 69,711 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Fail 6 Jul 2012 69,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,045 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn

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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GR08 EHU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GR08 EHU, 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 GR08 EHU registered?

GR08 EHU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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