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GL08 UFR

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,273 mi
Last recorded60,273 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 UFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 60,273 miles

nearside and offside rear axle bushes slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2023 54,751 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 54,693 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 53,047 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 50,338 miles

Rear number plate damaged

N/S/R wheel rim inner edge slightly damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2021 50,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R wheel rim inner edge slightly damaged

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2020 48,314 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 43,863 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

slight corrosion to NS fuel filler neck surround

Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,325 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,271 miles

Nearside Rear sidewalls perished

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

Offside Rear sidewalls persihed

Fail 21 Mar 2017 34,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear sidewalls perished

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

Offside Rear sidewalls persihed

Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,395 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,072 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 23,470 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,303 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 16,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2011 13,741 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 UFR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UFR, 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 UFR registered?

GL08 UFR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is GL08 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 UFR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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