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GR57 GKE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,578 mi
Last recorded66,578 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 GKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,578 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 66,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 58,642 miles

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 13 Feb 2018 58,642 miles

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

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 25 Jan 2017 49,974 miles

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 25 Jan 2017 49,974 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 17 Feb 2016 42,538 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 42,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 34,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

o/s wiper starting to smear screen

o/s/r tyre has cracking to tread area

Pass 21 Jan 2015 34,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s wiper starting to smear screen

o/s/r tyre has cracking to tread area

Pass 3 Feb 2014 28,500 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,821 miles

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

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

front discs and brake pads worn

Pass 7 Feb 2012 23,562 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,292 miles

Front brake discs worn

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 GKE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

GR57 GKE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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