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LY08 GHU

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,491 mi
Last recorded71,491 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 GHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 71,491 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 47,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 47,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 33,953 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 33,953 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak ns/ofs (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 22,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 18,702 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 16,299 miles

Damage to nearside bodywork.

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 15,220 miles

Nearside body damage

Pass 14 Jun 2018 14,948 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 14,575 miles

Offside Front tyre soft

body damage n/s rear

Pass 15 Jun 2016 14,068 miles

Rear no plate deteriorated

n/s rear body damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,432 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 12,928 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body damage

Pass 10 Jun 2013 11,744 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 9,674 miles

n/s body damage

Pass 29 Jun 2011 7,032 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 7,032 miles

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

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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LY08 GHU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LY08 GHU, 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 LY08 GHU registered?

LY08 GHU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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