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GJ58 LXK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,224 mi
Last recorded75,224 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 LXK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 75,224 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 75,224 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 65,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

both outer sills corroded slightly

Fail 27 Jun 2017 52,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

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

both outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,550 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 39,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,961 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 34,961 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 27,703 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,599 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,176 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 LXK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXK, 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 LXK registered?

GJ58 LXK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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