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GU08 HDE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,154 mi
Last recorded103,154 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 HDE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 103,154 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front under body has surface rust

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 91,373 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 76,591 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to underneath

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2020 75,422 miles

Corrosion to offside outer sill

Crack in windscreen, offside

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 75,422 miles

Corrosion to offside outer sill

Crack in windscreen, offside

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 70,419 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 61,800 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 61,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 54,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant low

oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2016 54,120 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant low

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 52,793 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 52,790 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,383 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

slight corrosion around front subframe mounting points

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,725 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 8 Feb 2013 46,126 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 46,126 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,612 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 18 Feb 2012 38,606 miles

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,054 miles

front discs worn and lipped badly

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

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

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 HDE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HDE, 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 HDE registered?

GU08 HDE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GU08 HDE safe to buy?

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