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GY08 XAW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,579 mi
Last recorded43,579 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 43,579 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 39,818 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 37,193 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 33,487 miles

Cut in the outer sidewall on the nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 31,082 miles

Cut in the outer sidewall on the nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,601 miles

both rear tyres perished 165/65/13T

Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,708 miles

both rear axle bushes worn

both rear tyres perishing

front wiper blades worn

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished, cracking on tread and worn on inner edge 165/65/13

Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,324 miles

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

offside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 17,274 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 13,434 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 13,434 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 10,564 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 7,696 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 XAW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

GY08 XAW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is GY08 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 XAW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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