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GY08 WJO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,882 mi
Last recorded43,882 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 43,882 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked by chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch multi spots marked by chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel by filler cap (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel by fuel flap (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked by chalk subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill behind trim marked by chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch multiple places nearside & offside close to excessive in places (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside floor pan & offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill multiple places (5.2.6)

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

general corrosion to body & chassis components close to excessive in places

Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,406 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 35,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 33,349 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

rear section of exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jun 2015 33,349 miles

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

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

rear section of exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,257 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 31,236 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant lavel very low

Pass 9 May 2013 28,989 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated in places

Fail 8 May 2013 28,989 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated in places

Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,077 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 26,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,303 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 WJO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WJO, 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 WJO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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