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GU08 GBV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,607 mi
Last recorded48,607 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 GBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 48,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r + n/s/f + o/s/f + o/s/r + central brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f + o/s/f headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f + o/s/f wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

air intake filter housing insecure

front & rear subframe's including front & rear suspension's are corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2024 48,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r + n/s/f + o/s/f + o/s/r + central brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f + o/s/f headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f + o/s/f wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

air intake filter housing insecure

front & rear subframe's including front & rear suspension's are corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2023 41,350 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 41,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 40,057 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 38,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 38,536 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 37,175 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 37,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 35,354 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 33,718 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 33,718 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 30,838 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 30,838 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 27,388 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 20 Apr 2015 24,581 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,581 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 21,290 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,031 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,961 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 11,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 9,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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 GBV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc 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 GBV, 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 GBV registered?

GU08 GBV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GU08 GBV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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