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GL08 UAM

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,228 mi
Last recorded69,228 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 UAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 69,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 68,044 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 66,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 65,015 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 65,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 63,555 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 63,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2020 62,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 75h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60r14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 75h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 62,963 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 75h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60r14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 75h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 61,249 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,623 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

signs of corrosion on nearside and offside chassis rails at front by suspension moutings

signs of corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 1 Aug 2018 58,507 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded and holed by front wishbone front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

signs of corrosion on nearside and offside chassis rails at front by suspension moutings

signs of corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 25 Jul 2017 54,538 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,721 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,744 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 44,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,905 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 28,163 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,472 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2011 15,642 miles

front discs slightly scored

Fail 2 Aug 2011 15,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs slightly scored

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 UAM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL08 UAM, 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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GL08 UAM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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