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GF58 KHY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,465 mi
Last recorded84,465 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 KHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 84,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 81,529 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 81,529 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 76,064 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 75,121 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,947 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 72,946 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 72,013 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 71,986 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,722 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,479 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 68,063 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 66,725 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 66,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,370 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,478 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 62,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 50,834 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Fail 5 Nov 2012 50,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 29 Oct 2011 39,336 miles

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

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

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

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 KHY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KHY, 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 GF58 KHY registered?

GF58 KHY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 November 2008.

Is GF58 KHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF58 KHY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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