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GY08 WDV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,535 mi
Last recorded53,535 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 WDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 53,535 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 49,191 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 46,948 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 46,939 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 40,154 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,773 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,336 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 33,336 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,613 miles

LARGE CRACK IN WINDSCREEN BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 25,948 miles

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

both front tyres low tread on edges

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

nearside front tyre deteriorated and cracked

nearside rear tyre has minor cut to outer sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2013 21,148 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,466 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall has slight damage.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 16,466 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall has slight damage.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,116 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 WDV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WDV, 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 WDV registered?

GY08 WDV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 WDV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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