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GY08 PZG

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,085 mi
Last recorded23,085 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 PZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 23,085 miles

suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body has corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2021 22,547 miles

Corrosion to floor pans in various places

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion around both side mounts and both rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 21,766 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In areas, from front to rear, (close to excessive) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion to bonnet in areas

Exhaust corroded in areas from front to rear.

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

Front Lower arm mounts corroded

Nearside Front A pillar corroded

Nearside Front Bottom of door pillar corroded

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

Nearside Rear upper arch

Nearside inner sills corroded

Offside Bottom of door pillar corroded

Offside Front A pillar corroded

Offside Inner sills corroded

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Chassis corroded at rear

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 20,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both door shuts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 20,888 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both door shuts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 19,897 miles

Chassis around front subframe mounts corroded but covered with underseal

Rear inner sills corroded but covered with underseal

Pass 14 Jun 2017 18,910 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 18,910 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 17,929 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,884 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 15,585 miles

Bonnet release lever broken

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,392 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 14,392 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,333 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,328 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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GY08 PZG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY08 PZG, 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 GY08 PZG registered?

GY08 PZG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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