MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills, and rear of sills in wheel arches, both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion to rear exhaust silencer mount
nearside front wiper blade starting to split at end
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to rear exhaust silencer mount
nearside front wiper blade starting to split at end
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front wipers starting to smear
Nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing
Offside rear tyre outer wall perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres age cracking and splitting on shoulders
front inner brake pads very low
offside door mirror glass cracked
offside front headlight misted
rear tyres perrished
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside door mirror glass cracked
offside front headlight misted
rear tyres perrished
all 4 tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls
both front tyres worn close to limit and worn on edges
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GY08 XBN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 XBN, 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 XBN registered?
GY08 XBN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is GY08 XBN safe to buy?
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