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GU08 GFG

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,079 mi
Last recorded20,079 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 GFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 20,079 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 20,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 18,232 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 18,228 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 18,089 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 17,820 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 17,359 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 16,824 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 16,290 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 15,597 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 14,913 miles

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)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 14,294 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 12,689 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 11,005 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 9,875 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 8,648 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 7,017 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 5,559 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 GFG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GFG, 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 GFG registered?

GU08 GFG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is GU08 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 GFG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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