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GV57 UYF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

107,826 mi
Last recorded107,826 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 UYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 107,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

deterioation to offside front tyre outer sidewall

marks to rear number plate

Fail 20 Feb 2017 107,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle forward support bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

deterioation to offside front tyre outer sidewall

marks to rear number plate

Pass 3 Dec 2015 100,083 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 10,046 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 88,882 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 88,864 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 78,710 miles

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

rust starting on underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2013 78,644 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rust starting on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2012 70,168 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 70,156 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 58,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,907 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,915 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)

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 UYF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UYF, 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 UYF registered?

GV57 UYF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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