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DL57 GJU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,863 mi
Last recorded66,863 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 GJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 66,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Fail 23 Feb 2021 66,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,166 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top support mount creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,267 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 53,346 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 53,346 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,467 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 52,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,312 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 29 Feb 2016 49,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords os and ns rear in treads 165 65 13 (4.1.D.1a)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,322 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,242 miles

Both front tyres cracked & perished on sidewalls & in between the tread

Both rear tyres starting to crack in between the tread

Both rear tyres starting to show signs of wear on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2012 37,521 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,555 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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DL57 GJU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DL57 GJU, 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 DL57 GJU registered?

DL57 GJU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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