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GU08 PYS

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,902 mi
Last recorded79,902 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 PYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 79,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radiator Support Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 69,177 miles

Under seal coated

Fail 5 Oct 2023 69,177 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under seal coated

Pass 31 Jan 2023 65,173 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 65,171 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/r brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 63,003 miles

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

Under Seal Coated, Break Pipes covered

Pass 28 Jan 2021 56,456 miles

Under Seal Coated, Break Pipes covered

Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,643 miles

Centre Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front seat tilt inoprative

Fail 29 Jul 2016 46,643 miles

Centre Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front seat tilt inoprative

Fail 17 Jul 2015 39,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,508 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,113 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 21,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 14,171 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 PYS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PYS, 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 PYS registered?

GU08 PYS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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