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GL57 USS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,212 mi
Last recorded64,212 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 USS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,212 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 64,212 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 59,507 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 59,382 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 59,378 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 57,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 55,499 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 53,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on friction surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to break away (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on friction surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 53,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on friction surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to break away (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on friction surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,845 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 50,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 50,232 miles

advise nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2013 50,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,665 miles

advise nearside rear tyre outer wall worn/cracked

advise nearside wiper blade split

Fail 14 Feb 2012 47,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside rear tyre outer wall worn/cracked

advise nearside wiper blade split

Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,573 miles

advise nearside wiper blade worn

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 USS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 USS, 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 USS registered?

GL57 USS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is GL57 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 USS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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