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GV57 UTN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,601 mi
Last recorded78,601 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 73,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 73,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 68,154 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 68,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 60,740 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 60,740 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,049 miles

o/s wiper / damage to o/s/f inner wing cover / n/s/f wishbone bush splitting / slight play in rear top mounts / oil filter corroding

Fail 4 Oct 2017 55,043 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

o/s wiper / damage to o/s/f inner wing cover / n/s/f wishbone bush splitting / slight play in rear top mounts / oil filter corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,645 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,811 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,702 miles

both front outer tyre walls damaged

offside rear light cover missing

Fail 12 Mar 2014 32,699 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front outer tyre walls damaged

offside rear light cover missing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,659 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,183 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 21,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 21,163 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

o/s/f outer tyre damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,503 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 UTN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue 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 GV57 UTN, 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 UTN registered?

GV57 UTN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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