MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Brake pedal spongy
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pedal spongy
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal spongy
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
coolant level low
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
coolant level low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (suggest replacement) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (suggest replacement) (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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GX08 BJZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc 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 GX08 BJZ, 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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GX08 BJZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 May 2008.
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