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KL08 GGE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,228 mi
Last recorded68,228 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 GGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 68,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front top suspension mount worn

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot floor and inner wheel arches corroded

both rear axle beam bushes worn

Pass 12 Apr 2022 66,517 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 66,517 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front outer sills and floors corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front outer sills and floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 64,355 miles

some corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,613 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside

middle exhaust bracket broken

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,451 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 59,451 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Both front inner sills corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,964 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 55,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,993 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Rear exhaust mounting broken loose

Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,164 miles

Front brake discs corroded edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 48,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs corroded edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,598 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded edges

Fail 18 Mar 2015 43,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded edges

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 25 Mar 2014 38,495 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2012 26,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,699 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,090 miles

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)

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 GGE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GGE, 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 GGE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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