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KJ08 GWG

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,952 mi
Last recorded53,952 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 GWG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 53,952 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 53,952 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 51,389 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 51,381 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 49,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 49,488 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 45,426 miles

Drivers seat back rest loose

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe, chassis rails, rear inner arch areas & front inner sills have slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2019 45,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers seat back rest loose

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe, chassis rails, rear inner arch areas & front inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2018 42,393 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 41,027 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 39,605 miles

Front 165/60R14 Tyres worn low

Fail 10 Jul 2015 35,064 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,064 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 30,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,208 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,567 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,635 miles

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

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

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

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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KJ08 GWG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KJ08 GWG, 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 KJ08 GWG registered?

KJ08 GWG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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