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GY08 WGV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,745 mi
Last recorded101,745 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 WGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,745 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 101,745 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 94,787 miles

both front chassis rails corroded

slight corrosion front floor

Fail 17 May 2019 94,787 miles

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

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

both front chassis rails corroded

nearside rear lower inner wheel arch / sill edge corroded

slight corrosion front floor

Pass 4 May 2018 85,460 miles

Both sides of front lower floor pans to inner sill edges slightly corroded

Both sides of rear inner sills (web-sills) starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2017 78,075 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 64,316 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 64,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split due to age dot code-08 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 56,408 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 52,135 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 51,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 42,866 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 24,114 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 24,114 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 15,738 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 WGV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

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

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