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KO08 GZS

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,996 mi
Last recorded59,996 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 GZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 59,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracking

Oil leak ()

both sills corroding on inside and out

oil light on

Fail 28 Aug 2017 59,989 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracking

Oil leak ()

both sills corroding on inside and out

oil light on

Pass 17 Sep 2016 59,138 miles

Corrosion on both sills inner and outer

Fail 10 Sep 2016 59,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Corrosion on both sills inner and outer

Pass 24 Aug 2015 58,735 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,876 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 47,892 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 47,892 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,114 miles

bad oil leak filler cap loose!!

damage to front bumper

front wishbone rear bush's detiorated and debonding

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2012 38,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bad oil leak filler cap loose!!

damage to front bumper

front brake discs badly worn

front wishbone rear bush's detiorated and debonding

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge

offside headlight full of condensation

Pass 17 Dec 2011 26,550 miles

front brake discs lipped

front bumper damaged

offside front wishbone rear bush badly detiorated/debonding

offside rear quarter danmaged

Fail 17 Dec 2011 26,550 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs lipped

front bumper damaged

offside front wishbone rear bush badly detiorated/debonding

offside rear quarter danmaged

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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KO08 GZS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 KO08 GZS, 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 KO08 GZS registered?

KO08 GZS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for KO08 GZS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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