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GY08 WGU

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,597 mi
Last recorded99,597 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 WGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 99,597 miles

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2022 99,597 miles

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,669 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,286 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 76,078 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 76,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 62,017 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sub frame mounts (6.1.A.1)

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

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

Fail 13 Apr 2018 61,526 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sub frame mounts (6.1.A.1)

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

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,838 miles

both rear sills corroded with in 30cm of a suspension mounting

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,260 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing, splits forming within tread area

Nearside Rear tyre perishing, splits forming within tread area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroding (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 42,260 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing, splits forming within tread area

Nearside Rear tyre perishing, splits forming within tread area

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroding (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,462 miles

both front tyres worn on edges 165.60.14h

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,780 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,898 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

clutch hydrulic pipe leaking at brake master cylinder

Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,452 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 12,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,269 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 WGU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GY08 WGU, 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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GY08 WGU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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