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2008 FORD KA
General Information
- Registration SW57GCY
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 71,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,165 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure front to rear (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested emmisions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,848 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018 8 Jun 202620 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,846 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills to floor (2.4.A.3)
19 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills to floor (2.4.A.3)
17 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,729 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2016 8 Jun 202610 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,523 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
10 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 48,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
12 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,376 MI
8 Jun 202612 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,376 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2014 8 Jun 20265 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,287 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
13 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,905 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2013 8 Jun 202616 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,882 MI
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SW57GCY was registered on 2008-02-26
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