MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corrosion
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
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
Front bumper damaged
Nearside Front inner arch loose
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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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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