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LD57 GLK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,526 mi
Last recorded58,526 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 GLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 58,526 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 55,450 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 52,935 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 50,267 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 47,408 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 43,934 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 40,112 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 37,135 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 37,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,518 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 29,710 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 29,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 26,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,955 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 22,955 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,234 miles

Cracking to front tyres

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 19,234 miles

Cracking to front tyres

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 15,397 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 13,999 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 11,409 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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LD57 GLK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LD57 GLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LD57 GLK?

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What year was LD57 GLK registered?

LD57 GLK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is LD57 GLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD57 GLK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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