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DL57 GPE

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,044 mi
Last recorded49,044 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 GPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 49,044 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under vehicle structure and components covered in underseal

Fail 4 Nov 2025 49,039 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 49,038 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear body panel corroded next to petrol filler cap and panel very weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s+o/s front wishbones inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear inner +outer arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear inner+outer arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion in progress

corrosion in progress

Pass 23 Oct 2024 43,684 miles

corrosion in progress

Fail 21 Oct 2024 43,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded near front shocker and flixi brake hose (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s front wipers blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working n/s+o/s rear not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion in progress

Pass 26 Oct 2023 38,164 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s+o/s rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion in progress

Fail 25 Oct 2023 38,161 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket near exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded near suspension leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s+o/s rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion in progress

Fail 15 Mar 2022 38,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s & off/s sills corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2021 30,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 25,997 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))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 25,996 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 21,595 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 18,680 miles

Nearside Front brake calliper has surface corrosion

Nearside Front hub has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake calliper has surface corrosion

Offside Front hub has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 18,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake calliper has surface corrosion

Nearside Front hub has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake calliper has surface corrosion

Offside Front hub has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 18,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 17,410 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 17,401 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer sill to lower wheel aech (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 16,191 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 16,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 14,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 12,917 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 10,858 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 9,164 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 9,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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DL57 GPE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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