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GU08 AMX

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,067 mi
Last recorded73,067 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 AMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 73,067 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm, rear mounting bushes heavily perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside front floor areas corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside rear outer sills corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 64,079 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm, rear mounting bushes heavily perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 57,646 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 54,961 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 46,138 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,& showing large ageing cracks (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 40,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,& showing large ageing cracks (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,701 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 33,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,414 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 26,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,769 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 23,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,191 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 18,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,567 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,088 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,592 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 AMX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AMX, 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 AMX registered?

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

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