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LR08 GGJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,255 mi
Last recorded82,255 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 GGJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2020 82,255 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to fuel tank.

Pass 24 Mar 2019 77,716 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,876 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 63,876 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,037 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside anti roll bar D bush has play

nearside rear tyre perished

offside anti roll bar D bush has play

offside rear tyre perished and close to legal limit 2.4mm

Fail 30 Mar 2016 47,711 miles

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside anti roll bar D bush has play

nearside rear tyre perished

offside anti roll bar D bush has play

offside rear tyre perished and close to legal limit 2.4mm

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,804 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 43,802 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 38,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,417 miles

nearside front tyre has cut on inner wall but not exposing cords

Fail 14 Mar 2013 32,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre has cut on inner wall but not exposing cords

Fail 15 Mar 2012 26,421 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,421 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,942 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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LR08 GGJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LR08 GGJ, 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 LR08 GGJ registered?

LR08 GGJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LR08 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 GGJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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