MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
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
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside outer sill damaged
Nearside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated
Offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated
Nearside outer sill damaged
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!!!
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside outer sill damaged
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is GL57 YCY safe to buy?
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