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GU08 HFO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,974 mi
Last recorded86,974 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 HFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 86,974 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Corrosion around fuel filler area

Corrosion to offside front outer sill

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2020 86,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Corrosion around fuel filler area

Corrosion to offside front outer sill

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2019 81,305 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 81,262 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,489 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,071 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 60,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,594 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 38,021 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,812 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 30,812 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,481 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 HFO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HFO, 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 HFO registered?

GU08 HFO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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