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AX57 GMZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,020 mi
Last recorded95,020 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 GMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 95,020 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2019 95,020 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

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

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,108 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 86,107 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 80,117 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2017 80,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 72,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inside

Fail 9 Jan 2016 72,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inside

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,269 miles

light surface corrosion to underbody

slight play in axle bushes

wiper blades worn

Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,479 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2013 45,350 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 45,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 38,051 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 38,049 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 30,434 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 30,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AX57 GMZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 AX57 GMZ, 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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AX57 GMZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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