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SE57 GNV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,088 mi
Last recorded46,088 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 GNV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 46,088 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 46,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s & o/s front inner sills corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 41,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 35,160 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Front corrosion to inner suspension turret

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear nearside & offside inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

rocker cover switch/sensor held with mastic

Fail 8 Apr 2016 35,160 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened part of disc face missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate deteriorated shattered & broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Front corrosion to inner suspension turret

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear nearside & offside inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

rocker cover switch/sensor held with mastic

Pass 13 Jan 2015 28,371 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 28,371 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 21,000 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 17,061 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 13,470 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 11,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 7,713 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 GNV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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