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GJ58 HDX

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,384 mi
Last recorded29,384 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 HDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2018 29,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S/F lower arm bush perished

Pass 12 Oct 2017 29,024 miles

O/S/F lower arm bush perished

Pass 1 Oct 2016 27,921 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 25,860 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Rear tyres perishing / splitting

Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,903 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 20,145 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish and crack.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,352 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 12,151 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 HDX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ58 HDX, 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 HDX registered?

GJ58 HDX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is GJ58 HDX safe to buy?

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