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GF58 BEO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,798 mi
Last recorded104,798 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 BEO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 104,798 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 104,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 95,317 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 83,981 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 83,981 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 72,217 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 61,364 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is on 2mm and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 48,334 miles

Front wiper blades splitting

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 30 Sep 2014 43,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Sep 2013 33,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear wheel bearing slight rough

Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,788 miles

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

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

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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GF58 BEO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 GF58 BEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF58 BEO registered?

GF58 BEO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is GF58 BEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF58 BEO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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