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GD08 LVW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,386 mi
Last recorded34,386 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 LVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 34,386 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 34,221 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 34,116 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 33,594 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 32,958 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 32,955 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 32,326 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 32,326 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 31,894 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing / Cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2018 30,999 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,206 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,702 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,544 miles

Rear both tyres heavilly perished

Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 21,504 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,786 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2011 15,617 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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GD08 LVW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GD08 LVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD08 LVW registered?

GD08 LVW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is GD08 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 LVW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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