MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,138 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both. lenses cloudy. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin. (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch. throughout wheel tub. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch. various areas marked in yellow. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion throughout vehicle.
previous welding repairs heavily undersealed.
Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily warn (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant low
corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under body corrosion
Central Exhaust system insecure Centre section and back box mountings broken corroded x 2 (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under body corrosion
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear wheel slight buckle
coolant level low
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
steering heavy
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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SE57 GDO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 SE57 GDO, 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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SE57 GDO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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