MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
advise minor marks in windscreen
advise nsr tyre perishing
advise slight disatortion on nsr wheel
advise damage to front number plate
advise minor marks in windscreen
advise slight play in top suspension mounts
advise wipers starting to deteriorate
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
front tyres worn inside edges
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 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?
The MOT history for GU08 PWV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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