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RO57 GJX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,659 mi
Last recorded58,659 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 GJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 58,659 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2021 58,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2020 54,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 54,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 50,559 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 50,048 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 50,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 49,471 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 49,471 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 48,933 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,429 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 47,919 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,358 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,332 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 47,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 41,313 miles

advise alloys on the front axle steels on the rear (14 inch front 13 inch rear)

advise n/s/f tyre starting to split on the outer edge

advise n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

advise o/s/f wishbone bush worn (seperating from the bonding

advise play in the strut tops

advise slight lip front discs

advise small chip front screen zone a

strong advise o/s/r tyre close to the limit

Fail 22 Dec 2011 41,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise alloys on the front axle steels on the rear (14 inch front 13 inch rear)

advise n/s/f tyre starting to split on the outer edge

advise n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

advise o/s/f wishbone bush worn (seperating from the bonding

advise play in the strut tops

advise slight lip front discs

advise small chip front screen zone a

Pass 31 Dec 2010 31,776 miles

different size wheels and tyres on rear

Fail 31 Dec 2010 31,776 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

different size wheels and tyres on rear

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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RO57 GJX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RO57 GJX, 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 RO57 GJX registered?

RO57 GJX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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The MOT history for RO57 GJX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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