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GD57 AXR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,175 mi
Last recorded96,175 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 AXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 96,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked- tears are fairly large. Replace the tyre when possible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Some corrosion is visible at the rear sill

Fail 14 Aug 2024 93,174 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked- tears are fairly large. Replace the tyre when possible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Some corrosion is visible at the rear sill

Pass 21 Aug 2023 85,805 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel lining corroded. Welding job is suggested

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 85,803 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner wheel lining corroded. Welding job is suggested

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 76,169 miles

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

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

Nearside door shut corroded

Offside door shut corroded

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

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2022 76,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside door shut corroded

Offside door shut corroded

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

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 68,610 miles

exhaust system extensive repairs general poor condition

slight corrosion to both lower door sills

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,264 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 62,600 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides, main axle bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch location, near suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch location ( 2 places ) (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight lip on front brake disc

underside + outer sill panel o/s/f starting to corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,318 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

second row seats folded flat at time of test seatbelts untested

Pass 6 Feb 2018 52,335 miles

nearside inner cv boot slight poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2018 52,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 43,014 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 43,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 35,307 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,284 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 23,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 23,485 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 21,016 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 18,210 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 15,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 15,582 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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GD57 AXR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 GD57 AXR, 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 GD57 AXR registered?

GD57 AXR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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