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GL57 KGV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,957 mi
Last recorded64,957 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 KGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 64,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2020 64,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,744 miles

slight surface rust underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2018 58,032 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight play to nearside rear top suspension mount

Fail 1 Oct 2018 58,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight play to nearside rear top suspension mount

Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,208 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 53,151 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 48,443 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 48,442 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x4 ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,888 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 42,817 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 38,054 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 33,935 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,877 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,575 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 19,372 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 19,372 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GL57 KGV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GL57 KGV, 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 GL57 KGV registered?

GL57 KGV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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