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GL08 ZNY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,068 mi
Last recorded49,068 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 ZNY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 49,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 48,733 miles

Offside Outer Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 48,731 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 48,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear side skirt slightly insecure

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

Offside and nearside rear (inner) sills corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,282 miles

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside rear side skirt trim slightly insecure

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

Offside and nearside front (inner) sills/floor slightly corroded

Offside and nearside rear (inner) sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 47,933 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 47,471 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 46,910 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 46,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,015 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre ageing and cracking on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 46,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre ageing and cracking on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 44,516 miles

offside rear tyre age related cracks

Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,743 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 42,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 40,601 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 40,601 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,667 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 29,601 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 29,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZNY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ZNY, 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 ZNY registered?

GL08 ZNY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is GL08 ZNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 ZNY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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