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GX08 RLY

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,880 mi
Last recorded62,880 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 RLY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 62,880 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion to both floors/sills

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 55,130 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 50,281 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 50,281 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,003 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 46,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,252 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 24,906 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 20,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre just under 3mm

Pass 20 Feb 2014 20,152 miles

n/s front tyre just under 3mm

Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,604 miles

n/s front tyre starting to get low on outer edges

very slight surface rust on exhaust

Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,238 miles

front wiper blades required soon

slight surface rust on exhaust

Pass 17 Feb 2011 10,518 miles

very slight rust on exhaust system

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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GX08 RLY is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GX08 RLY, 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 GX08 RLY registered?

GX08 RLY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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