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SE57 GDJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,558 mi
Last recorded24,558 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 GDJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 24,558 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 21,265 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 21,265 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,533 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,907 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 19,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 19,059 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,128 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 17,372 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 13,819 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 9,748 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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SE57 GDJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SE57 GDJ, 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 SE57 GDJ registered?

SE57 GDJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is SE57 GDJ safe to buy?

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