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GU08 EYF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,220 mi
Last recorded94,220 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 EYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2025 94,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 87,623 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2024 87,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2023 83,547 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 83,399 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wing near fuel filler area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Up to 53% at lower efforts. (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheelarch. 2 places. Around fuel filler area, and rear of inner wing at rear panel joint. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front floor. Not perforated, but sandwich of panels can be seen to be crumbling when CAT used. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at front and rear. Within 30cm of front subframe mount, and rear axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely Also noisy in operation when locking. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at rear. Within 30cm of rear axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle: Both sides main mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged, but unlikely to cause injury.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 1997 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floor and outer sill. Within 30 cm of front subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear inner wing, rearmost lower edge above exhaust is crumbling to to corrosion. Not within any prescribed areas for vital equipment.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front chassis legs behind wheelarch liners. Unable to fully inspect. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 72,730 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front inner arch loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 72,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front inner arch loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing starting to corrode,not considered excessive

Fail 23 Oct 2020 69,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split all way round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing starting to corrode,not considered excessive

Offside Front tyre bald and badly worn inner edge 165 65 13

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades split ends ,still clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs poor condition,worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

handbrake long,however has sufficient reserve travel

Fail 22 Oct 2019 66,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165 65 13, and has 2 nails,going out of round (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs poor condition,worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

handbrake long,however has sufficient reserve travel

Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake long,however has sufficient reserve travel

Fail 19 Oct 2018 62,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing ,near fuel filler neck,and rear seat belt lower mounting point,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake long,however has sufficient reserve travel

Pass 19 Oct 2017 58,193 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 46,747 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)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 46,747 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 33,588 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 17,662 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,093 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,814 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 9,072 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 EYF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 EYF, 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 EYF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2008.

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