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GP57 YJO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,685 mi
Last recorded75,685 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 YJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 75,685 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,582 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 66,472 miles

front lower wishbone bushes worn , front bushes.

outer sills have body filler over sills ,unable to assatain condition of sill.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 66,467 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

front lower wishbone bushes worn , front bushes.

outer sills have body filler over sills ,unable to assatain condition of sill.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 64,779 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm front bush deteriated

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 22 Aug 2016 64,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Nearside Front suspension arm front bush deteriated

Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,488 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 62,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 58,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,835 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,137 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,023 miles

general corrosion to exhaust

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

diffrent aspect ratio tyres on front axle to rear axle

offside front damage

offside rear tyre deteriation

Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,505 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 38,338 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GP57 YJO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP57 YJO, 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 GP57 YJO registered?

GP57 YJO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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