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FG58 GCU

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

20,835 mi
Last recorded20,835 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 GCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 20,835 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 20,835 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 20,205 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 20,194 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 20,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 19,861 miles

Engine management warning light on (EML)

Fail 10 Aug 2023 19,861 miles

Engine management warning light on (EML)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 19,487 miles

Nearside Rear leg top mount slight lift

both front inner cv boots weeping grease

both front wings corroding at bottom

outer sills corroding

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2022 19,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear leg top mount slight lift

both front inner cv boots weeping grease

both front wings corroding at bottom

outer sills corroding

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 18,775 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front inner cv boots weeping grease

lift on n/s/rear leg top mount

o/s/f and both rear tyres perished and splitting badly

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 18,479 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low and perished

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front inner cv boots weeping grease

power steering pipes corroding

slight play in both rear leg top mounts

Pass 13 Aug 2019 17,968 miles

Offside Front tyre worn uneven and low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front drive shaft inner joints weeping grease

sight play in both rear leg top mounts

Fail 13 Aug 2019 17,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn uneven and low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front drive shaft inner joints weeping grease

sight play in both rear leg top mounts

Pass 23 Aug 2018 17,029 miles

Front both front drive shafts damp with oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 17,027 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front both front drive shafts damp with oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 15,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 14,334 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 13,230 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 1,106 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 8,621 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 6,496 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 4,788 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 4,788 miles

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FG58 GCU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG58 GCU, 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 FG58 GCU registered?

FG58 GCU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is FG58 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG58 GCU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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