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GF08 LRA

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

42,669 mi
Last recorded42,669 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 LRA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 42,669 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front buklhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rusty mounting hangers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2019 42,087 miles

Nears side front tyre, side walls deteriorated.

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 42,086 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above rear silencer, and boot floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Corrosion both rear inner wheel arch areas.

Nears side front tyre, side walls deteriorated.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,151 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,472 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre cracking

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked slightly (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,602 miles

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

rear registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

spare tyre deep cracking/ deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2016 38,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

rear registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

spare tyre deep cracking/ deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,221 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

deep cracks in spare wheel/ tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2015 34,221 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

deep cracks in spare wheel/ tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2014 30,226 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 30,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

deep cracks to spare tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,181 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 27,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 22,249 miles

N/S headlight has water ingress

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 12 May 2012 22,249 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S headlight has water ingress

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2011 18,598 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 18,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (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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GF08 LRA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GF08 LRA, 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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GF08 LRA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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