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D13 GLO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

67,358 mi
Last recorded67,358 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 GLO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,358 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 28 Jul 2017 67,357 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play axle bush (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play axle bush (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2016 62,627 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting

Fail 29 Jul 2016 62,627 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting

mil light on

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,946 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting

Fail 1 Jun 2015 56,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mounting

Pass 30 May 2014 51,788 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 44,429 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 44,427 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 May 2012 36,580 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 36,580 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 28,352 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 May 2011 28,352 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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D13 GLO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D13 GLO, 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 D13 GLO registered?

D13 GLO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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