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GU08 BUH

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,237 mi
Last recorded59,237 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 59,237 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 53,026 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 47,656 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 39,361 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 39,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 32,560 miles

both rear tyres show perishing / cracking

coolant level very low in resivoir

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outer edge treads low

slight distortion in n/s/f road wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2014 29,484 miles

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

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

both front tyres show wear on edges monitor

both rear tyres show perishing

recommend wiper blades

Fail 11 Aug 2014 29,476 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

both front tyres show wear on edges monitor

both rear tyres show perishing

front brake pads wearing low / discs ridged and worn

recommend wiper blades

Pass 12 Apr 2013 24,850 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,308 miles

recommend replacing wiper blades

Fail 29 Mar 2012 20,301 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges / recommend tracking

recommend replacing wiper blades

Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,784 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 BUH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BUH, 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 BUH registered?

GU08 BUH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is GU08 BUH safe to buy?

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