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DL57 GKE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,457 mi
Last recorded83,457 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 GKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 83,457 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 83,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 71,025 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel flap section corroded / rusty

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Fail 30 Jul 2021 71,025 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel flap section corroded / rusty

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Pass 28 Oct 2020 69,709 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 69,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

coolant bottle empty

Pass 3 May 2019 63,732 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

front service brake imbalance.

offside front tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 4 May 2018 49,120 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

floor/sills/body surface corrosion

oil leak

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Fail 4 May 2018 49,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

floor/sills/body surface corrosion

oil leak

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,943 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 40,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,800 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 29,551 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 28,305 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 26,644 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 22,523 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front & rear suspension parts , & fuel tank corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 22,523 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front & rear suspension parts , & fuel tank corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 19,922 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,614 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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DL57 GKE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DL57 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

DL57 GKE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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