MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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