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GR57 FUY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,349 mi
Last recorded95,349 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 FUY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 95,349 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 95,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,499 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,863 miles

various areas of light corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2018 65,862 miles

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

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,654 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 54,654 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking union under master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 52,207 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 52,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,047 miles

off side front suspension arm rear bush starting to break apart

Fail 19 Feb 2016 50,047 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective siezed (8.4.2)

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

off side front suspension arm rear bush starting to break apart

Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,662 miles

near side front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,173 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 41,173 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 35,203 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,229 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,061 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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GR57 FUY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GR57 FUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR57 FUY registered?

GR57 FUY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 2008.

Is GR57 FUY safe to buy?

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