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GD57 BJE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,742 mi
Last recorded64,742 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 BJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 64,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive back off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 64,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive back off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 64,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill and inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective heat shield loose(rattles) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald not showing canvas when inspected centre reading has 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle beam bush weak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has condensation in it (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle beam bush weak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 62,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 62,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 59,330 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 59,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 55,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,159 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 50,159 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 46,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

coolant level below minimum

Pass 1 Oct 2015 41,611 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 41,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 35,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,419 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 27,419 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 22,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 18,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 13,647 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 BJE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJE, 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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GD57 BJE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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