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GL08 FLE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,455 mi
Last recorded46,455 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 FLE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 46,455 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 46,455 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 40,172 miles
Fail 3 May 2021 40,111 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 38,568 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front small stone chip, not affecting drivers view

Fail 20 May 2020 38,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front small stone chip, not affecting drivers view

Pass 17 May 2019 34,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached wheel arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 34,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached wheel arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 32,014 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 32,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 27,772 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge void of tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge void of tread

Pass 18 May 2016 23,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 19,970 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 16,887 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 15 May 2013 12,885 miles

coolant level low

slight cracking on front tyres

Pass 24 May 2012 9,419 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 6,330 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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GL08 FLE 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 70.6%.

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 GL08 FLE, 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 GL08 FLE registered?

GL08 FLE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is GL08 FLE safe to buy?

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