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GF08 LRK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

64,141 mi
Last recorded64,141 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 LRK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 64,141 miles

Nearside Front n/s inner sill weak

Fail 30 Oct 2021 64,141 miles

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

Nearside Front n/s inner sill weak

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 63,970 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 63,970 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front low (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 62,283 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 55,823 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 27 Apr 2017 54,571 miles

accident damage n/s panels

corrosion around floorpan seams

n/s sill corroding rear inner

o/s sill corroding outer front/rear and inner rear.

Fail 27 Apr 2017 54,571 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

accident damage n/s panels

corrosion around floorpan seams

n/s sill corroding rear inner

o/s sill corroding outer front/rear and inner rear.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 47,926 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 47,926 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 42,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

windscreen wipers poor and starting to split

Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,097 miles

windscreen wipers poor and starting to split

Pass 29 Mar 2014 36,150 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 30,409 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and will soon require replacement.

Front brake discs in poor condition and pads appear to be low.

Fail 13 Apr 2013 30,409 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and will soon require replacement.

Front brake discs in poor condition and pads appear to be low.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,568 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 24,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 23 May 2011 20,074 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 20,074 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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GF08 LRK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LRK, 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 GF08 LRK registered?

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

Is GF08 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 LRK shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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