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EN57 GVZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,182 mi
Last recorded86,182 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 GVZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 86,182 miles

Lower both inner and outer body sills showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear rear inner body is damaged, but not affecting suspension

Fail 7 Jan 2023 86,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Lower both inner and outer body sills showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Rear rear inner body is damaged, but not affecting suspension

Pass 27 Jan 2022 81,775 miles

Front Chips to windscreen.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Signs of corrosion to both front chassis rails.

Front Signs of corrosion to both front subframe rear mounting areas.

Offside Rear Rear chassis damage.

Fail 19 Jan 2022 81,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Chips to windscreen.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Signs of corrosion to both front chassis rails.

Front Signs of corrosion to both front subframe rear mounting areas.

Offside Rear Rear chassis damage.

Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,445 miles

Front Both front lower arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Front Signs of corrosion to front chassis leg, not to excess.

Front Slight corrosion to both front floor areas.

Front Small chip to windscreen, not to excess.

Offside Front Drivers seat tilt lever cap missing.

Offside Front Slight play to suspension top mount, not to excess.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 21 Jan 2021 77,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front lower arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Front Signs of corrosion to front chassis leg, not to excess.

Front Slight corrosion to both front floor areas.

Front Small chip to windscreen, not to excess.

Offside Front Drivers seat tilt lever cap missing.

Offside Front Slight play to suspension top mount, not to excess.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 11 Jan 2020 72,577 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both sides rear tyres perishing & starting to crack

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2020 72,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both sides front tyres worn on edges close to 1.6 mm limit

Both sides rear tyres perishing & starting to crack

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,535 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,635 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 51,715 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 51,715 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 44,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre showing signs of age (surface cracking around sidewall to tread)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,015 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 26,422 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 20,878 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 14,228 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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EN57 GVZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EN57 GVZ, 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 EN57 GVZ registered?

EN57 GVZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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