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GF58 PUO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,604 mi
Last recorded78,604 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 PUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 78,604 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,181 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 77,181 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 70,782 miles

Coolant level very low

OSR wing OSF floor pan corroded not live just surface rust reqs looking at by bodyshop

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Cracked (8.1.2a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear poor condition (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 70,782 miles

Coolant level very low

OSR wing OSF floor pan corroded not live just surface rust reqs looking at by bodyshop

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Cracked (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Due to lack of water (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear poor condition (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 65,344 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 65,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 60,550 miles

O/S Door mirror glass damaged cracked

Wipers slight smear

Overheated on test

Fail 7 Nov 2015 60,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S Door mirror glass damaged cracked

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

Wipers slight smear

Overheated on test

Pass 8 Nov 2014 53,675 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 45,623 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 35,559 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 26,170 miles

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

Offside 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 PUO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GF58 PUO, 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 PUO registered?

GF58 PUO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 November 2008.

Is GF58 PUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF58 PUO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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