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GU08 EZH

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,948 mi
Last recorded81,948 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 81,948 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( Under floor area ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Forward bush heavily worn & separating. Borderline pass Replacement Recommended ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( Floor to sill area ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( There is a small nick in the cover.Borderline pass.Replacement recommended ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( Floor to sill area & Door shut area ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 81,948 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( Under floor area ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Forward bush heavily worn & separating. Borderline pass Replacement Recommended ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( Floor to sill area ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( There is a small nick in the cover.Borderline pass.Replacement recommended ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( Floor to sill area & Door shut area ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 73,593 miles

Front chassis, underside and sills rusted

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))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 73,593 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Closing panel by rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front chassis, underside and sills rusted

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,740 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 28 Mar 2018 67,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,810 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 63,810 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,253 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated and badly cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2015 55,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,593 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,996 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,211 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls are slightly deteriorated.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 46,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls are slightly deteriorated.

Nearside rear brake noisy.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,220 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 39,220 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,041 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 27,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 EZH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EZH, 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 EZH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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