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GU08 LLR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,448 mi
Last recorded75,448 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 LLR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,448 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 70,809 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,978 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 66,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,049 miles

N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO DEBOND

O/S/F SUSPENSION REAR BUSH STARTING TO DEBOND

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,996 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 51,545 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,474 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

n/s/r tyre is close to the wear indicators and is deteriorated

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre is deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2012 43,473 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

n/s/r tyre is close to the wear indicators and is deteriorated

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre is deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,060 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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GU08 LLR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU08 LLR, 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 GU08 LLR registered?

GU08 LLR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GU08 LLR safe to buy?

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