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GU08 FZT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,982 mi
Last recorded95,982 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 95,982 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 93,262 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 90,662 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 90,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 87,751 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 87,727 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure support bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight corrosion around fuel filler flap

Pass 12 May 2018 76,279 miles

Oil leak gear box ()

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,462 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,038 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 62,038 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres worn low on outside edge

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,080 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,820 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)

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 FZT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

GU08 FZT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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