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GL57 UMY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,691 mi
Last recorded61,691 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 61,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and caseing damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected seal corroded excessive back and front of seal close to suspension and front seat brackets with in 30 cm of load bearing marked in yellow crayon (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,913 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 50,515 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 50,508 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 49,899 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 49,099 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 47,833 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 46,334 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 46,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,011 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 44,011 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 34,992 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 30,232 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 26,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,238 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 22,466 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,466 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 UMY 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 61.1%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY registered?

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

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