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SE57 GJV

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,705 mi
Last recorded72,705 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 GJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 72,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount and bearing slightly worn

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded full pipe

behind rear bumper corroded

both front shockers slightly corroded

both rear axle bushes have slight play on a pin or bush

both rear shockers slightly corroded

lower gearbox mount worn

rear exhaust and spare wheel support corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2020 72,701 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount and bearing slightly worn

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded full pipe

behind rear bumper corroded

both front shockers slightly corroded

both rear axle bushes have slight play on a pin or bush

both rear shockers slightly corroded

lower gearbox mount worn

rear exhaust and spare wheel support corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 67,123 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,356 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

middle and rear exhaust mounting brackets showing signs of deterioration

nearside rear wheel bearing showing signs of slight noise when rotated

offside rear tyre showing 2mm and nearside rear showing 2.5mm

petrol tank showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2016 35,604 miles

Centre Rear signs of corrosion on fuel tank

Nearside Front surface corrosion on power steering pipes

Nearside Rear corrosion on outer cable cover

Offside Rear corrosion on outer cable cover

Pass 9 Jan 2015 21,994 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust mountings slightly corroded

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 17,041 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 17,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 16,283 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 13,690 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 10,719 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 GJV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc 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 GJV, 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 GJV registered?

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

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