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LY08 GKG

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,598 mi
Last recorded66,598 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 GKG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 66,598 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear brake requires service just met requirement

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

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 24 Apr 2024 59,355 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2024 59,355 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 52,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 48,733 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 48,732 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTERSILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,574 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 46,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 44,664 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 44,658 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 42,263 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 42,263 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 41,206 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and fuel filter and fuel tank ()

surface cracks to o/s/f tyre

Fail 17 May 2018 41,205 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and fuel filter and fuel tank ()

surface cracks to o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 May 2017 38,736 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and fuel tank and fuel filter ()

surface cracks to n/s/f tyre

Fail 15 May 2017 38,736 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and fuel tank and fuel filter ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface cracks to n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 May 2016 36,390 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing from outer edge

surface corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 18 May 2015 33,700 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

Pass 7 May 2014 30,750 miles

front discs andd pads slightly worn

Pass 9 May 2013 27,708 miles

corrosion present on front discs

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 10 May 2012 24,890 miles

front discs in poor condition

slight damage to outer sidewall of n/s rear tyre

spare wheel/tyre different size to those on vehicle--spare is 155/70/13 vehicle fitted with 165/65/14

Pass 25 May 2011 21,967 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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LY08 GKG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LY08 GKG, 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 GKG registered?

LY08 GKG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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