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GU08 EYL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,523 mi
Last recorded90,523 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 EYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 90,523 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 86,155 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn, worn edges and perished

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Front step sill corroding

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

inner sills corroding

outer sills corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2017 86,152 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre worn, worn edges and perished

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Front step sill corroding

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

inner sills corroding

outer sills corroding

Pass 28 May 2016 70,182 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges and perished

Offside Front lower arm rear bush splitting

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

Offside outer sill corroding

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,130 miles

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear inner tyre edge pereshing

Fail 20 Oct 2014 49,130 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear inner tyre edge pereshing

Pass 28 May 2014 46,852 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 36,580 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,245 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,197 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 EYL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc 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 EYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 EYL registered?

GU08 EYL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GU08 EYL safe to buy?

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