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GP57 YLA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,055 mi
Last recorded81,055 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 YLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 81,055 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 80,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 81,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 81,163 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 80,599 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 80,599 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 79,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 75,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 75,575 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 70,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

floor and sill lips showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2020 65,703 miles

Rear beam bushes have some play

signs of corrosion, too front floors and outer sills

Pass 5 Feb 2019 59,814 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to front floor and chassis sections

Fail 5 Feb 2019 59,814 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to front floor and chassis sections

Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,524 miles

some corrosion too front floors

Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,654 miles

all four tyres near legal limit

slight play in top mounts

Fail 8 Feb 2017 46,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres near legal limit

slight play in top mounts

Pass 29 Jan 2016 39,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Pass 24 Jan 2015 31,482 miles

front discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2014 24,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Pass 26 Jan 2013 16,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 10,791 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 4,869 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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GP57 YLA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GP57 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

GP57 YLA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is GP57 YLA safe to buy?

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