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NG08 GKL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,360 mi
Last recorded58,360 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 GKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 58,360 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 58,360 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 49,929 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 49,929 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s front (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush o/s front (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working n/s (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 40,875 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 30,795 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Offside front floorpan & both rear undersills very rusted

Pass 14 May 2015 26,078 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 22,070 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 22,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 17,979 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 17,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2012 14,788 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 11,614 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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NG08 GKL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NG08 GKL, 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 NG08 GKL registered?

NG08 GKL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is NG08 GKL safe to buy?

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