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GU57 PZD

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,677 mi
Last recorded69,677 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 PZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 69,677 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 67,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 67,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 58,981 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 58,909 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill around rear axle mounting (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch around top of fuel filler (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill around rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch around top of fuel filler (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill into lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill into lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished & cracking

corrsion around fuel flap

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear outer sill into lower wheel arch heavily corroded close to excess

offside rear inner sill corroded

power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,623 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,279 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 47,279 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,835 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,137 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 35,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,151 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,018 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 29,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,508 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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GU57 PZD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GU57 PZD, 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 GU57 PZD registered?

GU57 PZD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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