MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress into headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress into headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front wheel rim bent
offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread
rear inner wheel arches/inner sills starting to corrode
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
nearside front wheel rim bent
offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread
rear inner wheel arches/inner sills starting to corrode
n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush is perishing and has slight play in it
n/s rear tyre is perishing and cracking
n/s windscreen wiper is split and only just meeting the requirements
o/s front top suspension mount has play to the limit
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage
nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU08 HDO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 HDO, 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 HDO registered?
GU08 HDO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2008.
Is GU08 HDO safe to buy?
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