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GU08 AKJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,948 mi
Last recorded68,948 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 AKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,948 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 62,963 miles

Front both inner wings are slightly corroded

Lower sill lips are slightly corroded both sides

Fail 1 Nov 2018 62,931 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front both inner wings are slightly corroded

Lower sill lips are slightly corroded both sides

Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 47,826 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 40,326 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 34,756 miles

both front inner wings are slightly corroded

nearside front floor is slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 31,603 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 28,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Dec 2011 23,944 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,960 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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GU08 AKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GU08 AKJ, 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 GU08 AKJ registered?

GU08 AKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is GU08 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 AKJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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