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GL57 MFX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,717 mi
Last recorded51,717 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 MFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 51,717 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 48,861 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 43,966 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 38,250 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 38,250 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 32,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre's heavy cracking

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 32,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre's heavy cracking

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 25,706 miles

Offside Front wishbone back bush starting to peel out

both rear tyres cracking

wipers slight smeary

Pass 4 Oct 2014 19,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 15,012 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 13,742 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 10,523 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 7,045 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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GL57 MFX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GL57 MFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL57 MFX registered?

GL57 MFX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is GL57 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 MFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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