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GL57 YCY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,344 mi
Last recorded73,344 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 73,344 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill has impact damage which has corroded and weakened so holes are created from tapping (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working and lamp damaged which is allowing water in (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, within prescribed area of rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Condensation build up in nearside front lamp

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 57,046 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 56,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,741 miles

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking between treads

engine oil above max fill level

spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,714 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside outer sill damaged

Nearside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,232 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit!!!

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Offside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit!!!

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,323 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 YCY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YCY, 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 YCY registered?

GL57 YCY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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