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GJ58 UZK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,594 mi
Last recorded148,594 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 148,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes torn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bushes torn and perished with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper mounting worn and has slight play

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes torn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper mounting worn and has slight play

exhaust system showing signs of age and corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2018 114,792 miles

Chip on windscreen

Engine oil leak

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2018 144,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed chunk out of outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Chip on windscreen

Engine oil leak

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2017 140,866 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 140,866 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Chip on windscreen

Horn weak

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2017 140,866 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Chip on windscreen

Horn weak

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2016 135,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 132,354 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 132,354 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 128,980 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 128,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 105,372 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

offside front wheel arch liner damaged

power steering pipes (at front of engine slightly damaged)

strong advisory that both front anti roll bar drop links are worn (knocking noise )

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Oct 2013 105,372 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

offside front wheel arch liner damaged

power steering pipes (at front of engine slightly damaged)

strong advisory that both front anti roll bar drop links are worn (knocking noise )

wiper blades poor

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,578 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 60,867 miles

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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GJ58 UZK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue 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 UZK, 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 UZK registered?

GJ58 UZK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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