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GR57 GKP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,276 mi
Last recorded80,276 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2024 80,276 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

coolant level low

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s inner wing corroded

sills/floor edges corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 69,750 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2023 69,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in outer cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2022 54,165 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 54,165 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 47,871 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 47,871 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 43,618 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 43,582 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill \chalked/ (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \chalked/ (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 42,072 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 39,701 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,383 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 34,449 miles

nearside ands offside rear tyre treads cracked on outer edges

Pass 13 Feb 2015 30,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cracks in nearside rear tyre

slight cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2014 27,302 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,890 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 17,987 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 17,984 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 13,871 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 GKP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GKP, 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 GKP registered?

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

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