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GJ58 UZL

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,905 mi
Last recorded117,905 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 117,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step/pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s rear wing by fuel filler cap corroded

reversing lamp lens broken

sills & floor pans generally corroding

Fail 7 Nov 2018 117,714 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step/pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s rear wing by fuel filler cap corroded

reversing lamp lens broken

sills & floor pans generally corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2017 109,238 miles

Body has slight corrosion fuel filer aperture (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and B post (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail holed by exhaust mount but not adversly effecting steering or brakes (6.1.A.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper towers and both floors (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills rusty

reverse lamp lens broken(part of rear lamp cluster)

surface corossion in both rear suspension turretts(in boot)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 109,066 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer tread band in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion fuel filer aperture (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and B post (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail holed by exhaust mount but not adversly effecting steering or brakes (6.1.A.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper towers and both floors (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills rusty

reverse lamp lens broken(part of rear lamp cluster)

surface corossion in both rear suspension turretts(in boot)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,464 miles

rear exhaust backbox hanger is broken but we have carried out a temporary repair

Pass 16 Nov 2015 90,601 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,776 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 68,661 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 56,882 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,591 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 UZL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

GJ58 UZL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 November 2008.

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