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EO58 GZD

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,506 mi
Last recorded144,506 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 GZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 144,506 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner cover by filler both side

Fail 15 Apr 2024 144,504 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner cover by filler both side

Fail 19 Feb 2024 139,301 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front both wishboned bushes are slightly cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2023 130,675 miles

Inner and outer sills corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 121,966 miles

Front both sides inner wings have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 111,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 102,120 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 91,600 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,207 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,362 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,703 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside front tyre wearing low.

Fail 11 Apr 2015 66,338 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 66,338 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 66,287 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 63,692 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,315 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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EO58 GZD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EO58 GZD, 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 EO58 GZD registered?

EO58 GZD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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