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GV08 OBH

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,061 mi
Last recorded56,061 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 OBH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,061 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes of front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,829 miles

Corrosion detected at both inner rear sills not considered to be excessive

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

Offside Front Chassis rusted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn close to fail criteria just meets the pass standard to day (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,397 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Corrosion detected at both inner rear sills not considered to be excessive

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Chassis rusted

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,300 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Offside Front Chassis rusted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 50,300 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system rusted

Offside Front Chassis rusted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,577 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,727 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

coolant level low

front tyres cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,665 miles

both headlamp images fuzzy

clutch feed hose brake fluid seepage near reservoir

n/s/f tyre cracking possibly exposing cords

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GV08 OBH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GV08 OBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV08 OBH registered?

GV08 OBH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GV08 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 OBH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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