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HW08 GGO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,508 mi
Last recorded68,508 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 GGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 68,508 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 63,096 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 45,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 19,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn brake pads 4mm approx (3.5.1i)

slight oil weep

Fail 23 Dec 2016 19,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn brake pads 4mm approx (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight oil weep

Pass 25 Jan 2016 16,737 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 16,737 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 13,530 miles

all four tyers starting to perish

Pass 21 Jan 2014 10,408 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 8,092 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 6,145 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 4,408 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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HW08 GGO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HW08 GGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW08 GGO registered?

HW08 GGO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is HW08 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 GGO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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