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GJ58 LYK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

30,726 mi
Last recorded30,726 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 30,726 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 30,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,584 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub framemounting area to chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 30,584 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub framemounting area to chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 29,931 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 29,931 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 25,591 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 25,591 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lense opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 23,882 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 23,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 23,421 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 23,421 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering column bulkhead slightly corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 23,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,843 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 20,834 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 17,917 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,623 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 12,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LYK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LYK, 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 LYK registered?

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

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