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GL08 FLH

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,914 mi
Last recorded77,914 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 FLH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 77,914 miles

Corrosion around fuel cap on wing.

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

Nearside Front lower door seal corroded.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear floors slight corrosion.

Pass 15 Dec 2023 70,515 miles

corrosion around fuel filler neck

front and rear floors slight corrosion

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 63,460 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 60,335 miles

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

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 60,335 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 59,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in poor condition. (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to inner and outer sills.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 51,209 miles

corrosion to inner rear sills.

Pass 29 Dec 2017 40,566 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 40,542 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,896 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,591 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 34,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,476 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 30,177 miles

front wiper blades getting poor

Fail 25 Jul 2014 30,177 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper blades getting poor

Fail 19 Jul 2013 26,833 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,833 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,400 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 23,400 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,852 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 FLH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FLH, 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 FLH registered?

GL08 FLH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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