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GU08 WMT

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

111,007 mi
Last recorded111,007 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 WMT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 111,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 111,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 96,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe has slight surface corrosion on Nearside

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

Pass 22 May 2024 88,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 87,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm)(Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 77,431 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and damaged outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts and spare wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective pressure low ()

Steering lock not functioning slightly faulty (7.3 (a))

coolant level below minimum

Fail 11 May 2023 77,431 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and damaged outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts and spare wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective pressure low ()

Steering lock not functioning slightly faulty (7.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,218 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened left hand side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside number plate lamp lens missing

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts inner and outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,734 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Heavy surface corrosion right hand outer sill and rear wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Signs of fluid around and below fluid reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 76,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off and 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 76,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off and 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 76,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear support bush detached from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel at suspension mounting behind wheel arch cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads edged off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,967 miles

both outer sills corrsion

Fail 14 Mar 2019 74,967 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills corrsion

Pass 26 Mar 2018 73,489 miles

Offside Outer sill corrded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 73,489 miles

Offside Outer sill corrded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 70,222 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,600 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 65,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 60,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres beginning to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,283 miles

both rear tyres beginning to perish

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,882 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,109 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 44,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,229 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,718 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 24,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WMT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WMT, 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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GU08 WMT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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