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GL57 UPX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,034 mi
Last recorded88,034 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 88,034 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 88,034 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive petrol cap (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 82,575 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive petrol cap (5.2.6)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 70,809 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,809 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 57,590 miles

Extended seat belt fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,590 miles

Extended seat belt fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2013 48,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,218 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,403 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,817 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 UPX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

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

Is GL57 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 UPX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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