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GV57 FHJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,738 mi
Last recorded33,738 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 FHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 33,738 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 33,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise wheel alignment checked

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

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Relocated to outside of swept area ()

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 28,147 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 28,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,119 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 21,119 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 20,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres, outer walls to tread cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2015 17,944 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 15,646 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 14,146 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 14,146 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 12,488 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 11,168 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 8,825 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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GV57 FHJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV57 FHJ, 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 GV57 FHJ registered?

GV57 FHJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is GV57 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV57 FHJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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