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RO08 GBY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,456 mi
Last recorded42,456 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 GBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2025 42,456 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch /Sill /Undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Innerarch/ Sill /Undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Slight Play In Rear Axle Bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2023 41,336 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 4 Dec 2023 41,326 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 6 Dec 2022 39,714 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 39,696 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight minor corrosion becoming evident on under body and components

Pass 23 Dec 2021 38,340 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 38,315 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 38,315 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 35,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 32,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 30,297 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished, advise

Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,768 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,542 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 15,632 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,632 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)

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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RO08 GBY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RO08 GBY, 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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RO08 GBY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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