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GY08 XDK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,068 mi
Last recorded80,068 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 80,068 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting missing, exhaust still supported and secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside outer sill corroded not excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,690 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 67,086 miles

Both rear axle bushes are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Washer jet partially blocked, still providing adequate fluid to screen

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill damaged and repaired with filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 67,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch/quarter panel/fuel filler door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear axle bushes are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Washer jet partially blocked, still providing adequate fluid to screen

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill damaged and repaired with filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,476 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,133 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn and has slight play

Exhaust system corroded (rear hanger broken)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,893 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion in various places

Fail 11 Apr 2016 55,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Slight corrosion in various places

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,592 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant low

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,855 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 44,793 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 38,945 miles

Brakes ; parking brake requiresadjustment

Lighting ; condensation in n/s headlamp can affect beam image

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Note ; recommend front wheel alignment ( tracking ) check / adjust

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension ; o/s/f lower arm rearward bush deteriorated , suspect related to uneven tyre wear

Tyres ; both front ( skypes ) tread bald on inner edge , recommend replace

Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,945 miles

Brakes ; parking brake requiresadjustment

Lighting ; condensation in n/s headlamp can affect beam image

Note ; recommend front wheel alignment ( tracking ) check / adjust

Suspension ; o/s/f lower arm rearward bush deteriorated , suspect related to uneven tyre wear

Tyres ; both front ( skypes ) tread bald on inner edge , recommend replace

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,997 miles

Brakes ; brake fluid level at minimum

Brakes ; foot brake travel slightly long , suspect related to rear brakes

Brakes ; front brake discs worn / corroded on inner face

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes at roller brake test lock out

Brakes ; parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,411 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 29,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XDK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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