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MF08 GTU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,640 mi
Last recorded92,640 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 GTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 92,640 miles

Nearside Front slight play in suspension top mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 May 2018 86,027 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,987 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 72,985 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,573 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,152 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,834 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,497 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,194 miles

oil filter leaking

slight wear n/s/f lower arm bush

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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MF08 GTU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MF08 GTU, 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 MF08 GTU registered?

MF08 GTU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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