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GU08 GJJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,075 mi
Last recorded58,075 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 58,075 miles

Exhaust system mounting points corroded about to break

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner well arch guard not allowing full inspection of chassis corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Body has corrosion that is about to perforate

Offside Rear Tyre getting low and perished

Fail 16 Jun 2018 58,075 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust system mounting points corroded about to break

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner well arch guard not allowing full inspection of chassis corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Body has corrosion that is about to perforate

Offside Rear Tyre getting low and perished

Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,713 miles

Front Both front rearward wishbone rubber bushes worn

Fail 28 Jun 2017 51,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Both front rearward wishbone rubber bushes worn

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,856 miles

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

Nearside and Offside front wishbones rearward rubbers worn

Fail 14 Jun 2016 48,856 miles

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

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

Nearside and Offside front wishbones rearward rubbers worn

Pass 22 Jun 2015 43,879 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,310 miles

both rear tyres perished and nailed. o/s x 2

Fail 3 Jul 2014 36,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished and nailed. o/s x 2

Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,336 miles

nearside front road wheel inner rim distorted x 2

Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,654 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 18,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2011 12,540 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 GJJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GJJ, 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 GJJ registered?

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

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