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GR57 FVW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,280 mi
Last recorded17,280 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 FVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 17,280 miles

offside headlight condensated and beam image poor

power steering operation noisey

vehicle underside corroded and various underbody components including fuel filter

washer jets poorly aimed

Fail 27 Jan 2026 17,253 miles

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

offside headlight condensated and beam image poor

power steering operation noisey

vehicle underside corroded and various underbody components including fuel filter

washer jets poorly aimed

Pass 12 Feb 2025 16,692 miles

nearside wiper split

offside headlight condensated

nearside number plate light inoperative

Fail 7 Feb 2025 16,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet near strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside number plate light inoperative

nearside wiper split

offside headlight condensated

Pass 22 Feb 2024 16,238 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 16,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near brake pipe inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 15,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 15,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 14,610 miles

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

condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 1 Feb 2021 13,733 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 13,048 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 13,043 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 11,773 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 11,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 10,636 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 10,172 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 9,783 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 9,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 9,196 miles

offside front tyre /offside rear tyre /nearside rear tyre perishing /nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2014 8,817 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 8,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 8,310 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 6,898 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 5,441 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 FVW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GR57 FVW, 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 GR57 FVW registered?

GR57 FVW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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The MOT history for GR57 FVW shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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