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GY08 XAD

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,530 mi
Last recorded72,530 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 XAD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,530 miles

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

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 3 Jan 2018 72,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

coolant header tank split

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 1 Feb 2017 59,244 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 59,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,357 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,689 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 52,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,814 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2014 48,810 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight grease loss n/s inner drive shaft boot

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,910 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak from reverse light switch

pipe to clutch master cylinder damp

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 25 Mar 2013 43,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak from reverse light switch

pipe to clutch master cylinder damp

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 26 Mar 2012 38,886 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,886 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Apr 2011 34,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,451 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 XAD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XAD, 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 XAD registered?

GY08 XAD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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