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GD08 LVS

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,111 mi
Last recorded71,111 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 LVS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2022 71,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 66,470 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 65,179 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill @ belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount brkt broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 65,141 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill @ belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill @ belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount brkt broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 64,671 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 64,595 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 64,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 62,377 miles

n/s/f sill area corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,532 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 54,791 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,329 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,016 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,447 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 34,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GD08 LVS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GD08 LVS, 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 GD08 LVS registered?

GD08 LVS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is GD08 LVS safe to buy?

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