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GU08 BFM

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,420 mi
Last recorded68,420 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 BFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,420 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Apr 2017 68,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear hand brakes low reading

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,485 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 61,477 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,093 miles

surface corrosion inner rear sills

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

nearside rear tyre cracking badly on outer tread low in tread 3mm

surface corrosion rear floor and inner rear sills

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,467 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroding

front tyres tread wearing low 3mm wearing more on edges

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2013 42,467 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroding

front tyres tread wearing low 3mm wearing more on edges

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,205 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,312 miles

rear tyres perished.

slight damage to lower part of offside windscreen,out of swept area.

temp repair to nearside front bumper.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 28,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads look thin.

rear tyres perished.

slight damage to lower part of offside windscreen,out of swept area.

temp repair to nearside front bumper.

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 BFM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GU08 BFM, 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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GU08 BFM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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