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KL08 GCZ

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,656 mi
Last recorded82,656 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 GCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 82,656 miles

both front inner wings corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 82,656 miles

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

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

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

both front inner wings corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 80,997 miles

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

corrosion surrounding front subframe

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Fail 13 May 2017 80,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 80,759 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing sharp hag (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,478 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside N/S REAR WING HAS CORROSION BY AND ROUND FUEL FILLER

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER EDGE (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER EDGE (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 67,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside N/S REAR WING HAS CORROSION BY AND ROUND FUEL FILLER

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER EDGE (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER EDGE (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 57,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion around fuel filler cap

Pass 20 Dec 2014 57,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

corrosion around fuel filler cap

Fail 29 Mar 2013 34,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 34,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,409 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,756 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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KL08 GCZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KL08 GCZ, 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 KL08 GCZ registered?

KL08 GCZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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