2008 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · GL57 LHG
2008 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 36,623 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL57 LHG Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2021
- 36,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL57 LHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Ka (GL57 LHG) between February 2011 and December 2021.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
GL57 LHG Mileage History
- 05/02/201116,146 mi
- 20/02/201219,564 mi+3,418 mi
- 26/03/201322,666 mi+3,102 mi
- 26/03/201322,666 mi
- 12/03/201425,420 mi+2,754 mi
- 01/08/201529,088 mi+3,668 mi
- 01/08/201529,088 mi
- 09/07/201630,984 mi+1,896 mi
- 09/07/201630,984 mi
- 05/09/201932,341 mi+1,357 mi
- 03/09/202034,417 mi+2,076 mi
- 09/12/202136,623 mi+2,206 mi
Average of roughly 1,889 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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