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PY08 GUO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,828 mi
Last recorded64,828 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 GUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 64,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 63,880 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 61,433 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 61,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 58,302 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 42,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Under vehicle and components has corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2022 42,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Under vehicle and components has corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2021 37,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under vehicle rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2021 37,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under vehicle rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2020 30,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 24,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 21,429 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 20,757 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,162 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,398 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,548 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 14,424 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 13,090 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 10,873 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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PY08 GUO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PY08 GUO, 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 PY08 GUO registered?

PY08 GUO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is PY08 GUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY08 GUO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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