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B8 GLX

2019 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,111 mi
Last recorded45,111 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2019 Ford Ka21,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 GLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 45,111 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi pipe perishing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f doors damaged still secure

Fail 19 May 2026 45,111 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/f doors damaged still secure

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi pipe perishing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 36,216 miles

Front bumper damaged/cracked

Front exhaust front flexi pipe perishing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 27,790 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 27,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 27,304 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 22,960 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 15,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 15,052 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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B8 GLX is a 2019 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2019 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 21,421 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 B8 GLX, 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 7 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B8 GLX registered?

B8 GLX is a 2019 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2019.

Is B8 GLX safe to buy?

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