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GR54 GRR

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,483 mi
Last recorded82,483 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR54 GRR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,483 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 82,483 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 82,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing inner arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery loose in carrier

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 May 2016 82,399 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

Noise from rear brakes

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 82,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

Noise from rear brakes

O/s/f tyre badly perished,starting to split & was flat when vehicle presented

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,162 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 77,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 67,244 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 67,244 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,010 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 49,010 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,627 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear badly on outer edge

Fail 21 Jun 2011 40,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre starting to wear badly on outer edge

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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GR54 GRR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GR54 GRR, 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 GR54 GRR registered?

GR54 GRR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is GR54 GRR safe to buy?

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