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GP57 YLH

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,608 mi
Last recorded76,608 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 YLH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,608 miles

Both front floor pans slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 63,199 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 63,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 60,761 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 57,726 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 57,726 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 54,933 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 54,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 52,671 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 52,670 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 50,084 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 50,084 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 50,075 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,483 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread worn bald. tyre size 165/60-14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak thermostat area - topped up coolant level

Pass 5 Jan 2017 44,485 miles

tyre wear starting on o/s/f inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2017 44,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyre wear starting on o/s/f inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2016 41,740 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 41,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 38,489 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 33,818 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 29,984 miles

nearside front tyre depth getting low on inner edge

offside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2011 26,172 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 19,405 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 19,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YLH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YLH, 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 YLH registered?

GP57 YLH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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