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KL08 GFE

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,119 mi
Last recorded96,119 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 96,119 miles

Lower effort from offside rear foot and parking brakes

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency borders on MoT 'fail' at 16%

Fail 22 Dec 2021 96,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare wheel/tyre, as fitted to nearside front, is incompatible for MoT purposes (5.2.3 (b))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Lower effort from offside rear foot and parking brakes

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency borders on MoT 'fail' at 16%

Tyre in boot (repair requested) has advanced edge wear.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,920 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2020 89,920 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 84,695 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

n/s and o/s front floor corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2019 84,694 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

n/s and o/s front floor corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 76,770 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 76,770 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 70,835 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 61,577 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 53,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 46,195 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 46,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,497 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 38,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,208 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 19,622 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 19,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 GFE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GFE, 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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KL08 GFE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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