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GJ58 EVM

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,745 mi
Last recorded85,745 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 EVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2021 85,745 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL HOLED NEAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL HOLED NEAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF / 165/65TR13 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS / DOT CODE 2013 / TYRE IS 8 YEARS OLD / 165/65TR13 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF / 165/65TR13 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS / DOT CODE 2013 / TYRE IS 8 YEARS OLD / 165/65TR13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 81,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

pipes chafing on nearside driveshaft

Fail 31 Jul 2020 81,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

pipes chafing on nearside driveshaft

Pass 5 Jun 2019 76,849 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 76,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 75,098 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,081 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,576 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface worn/lipped/poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface worn/lipped/poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 58,159 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 58,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

front brake discs badly pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2013 50,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 50,134 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 39,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,566 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,153 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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GJ58 EVM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ58 EVM, 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 GJ58 EVM registered?

GJ58 EVM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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