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GL08 XUS

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

47,970 mi
Last recorded47,970 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 XUS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 47,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight knock in steering

windscreen wipers could be better

Pass 11 Jan 2024 45,400 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 45,400 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 43,397 miles

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

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

inner & outer sills generally corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2023 43,394 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wings/sills rear ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

inner & outer sills generally corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2022 42,118 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

rear inner / outer sills corroded

surface cracks and perish marks in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jan 2022 42,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

nail in offside rear tyre

rear inner / outer sills corroded

surface cracks and perish marks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2021 41,162 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 41,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,298 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 36,298 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,999 miles

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

nearside power steering pipes corroded

signs of power steering leak from rack area

Fail 19 Jul 2018 33,999 miles

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

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

nearside power steering pipes corroded

signs of power steering leak from rack area

Pass 13 Jul 2017 31,771 miles

signs of power steering fluid leaking from steering rack area

Fail 13 Jul 2017 31,771 miles

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

signs of power steering fluid leaking from steering rack area

Pass 14 Jul 2016 29,556 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 27,281 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2015 27,281 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,462 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 25,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 22,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,739 miles

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

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

Fail 25 Jul 2012 16,460 miles

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

unevenly worn front tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,460 miles

unevenly worn front tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 25 Jun 2011 11,452 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 XUS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XUS, 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 XUS registered?

GL08 XUS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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