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GU08 PWV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,657 mi
Last recorded77,657 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 PWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 77,657 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, inside wheel arches behind shocks (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate bulb not working

Nearside outer sill has corrosion, not excessive

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

no reverse light

Fail 8 Jul 2021 77,657 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, inside wheel arches behind shocks (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear number plate bulb not working

Nearside outer sill has corrosion, not excessive

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

no reverse light

Pass 9 Jul 2020 74,807 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,800 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,124 miles

Front chassis legs and nearside front inner wing corroding

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on raised edge

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

slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,341 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,510 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,341 miles

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

advise evidence of previous coolant leak on thermostat housing

advise front number plate condition deteriorating

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise ns wishbone bush starting to displace

advise slight distortion on nsr wheel rim

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 24 Feb 2015 53,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

advise evidence of previous coolant leak on thermostat housing

advise front number plate condition deteriorating

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise ns wishbone bush starting to displace

advise slight distortion on nsr wheel rim

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 19 Feb 2014 44,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise nsr tyre perishing

advise slight disatortion on nsr wheel

Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,414 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise nsr tyre perishing

advise slight disatortion on nsr wheel

Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,911 miles

advise damage to front number plate

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight play in top suspension mounts

advise wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,162 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,188 miles

front tyres worn inside edges

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 PWV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

GU08 PWV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is GU08 PWV safe to buy?

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