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GJ58 VBA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,925 mi
Last recorded99,925 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 VBA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,925 miles

floorpan/inner sill's corroded both sides at front

Fail 20 Aug 2021 99,908 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

floorpan/inner sill's corroded both sides at front

Pass 23 Apr 2020 91,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion by front subframe mounting points

corrosion on inner sill panels by rear axle mounts both sides

Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,259 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated spare (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 91,259 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated spare (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 88,518 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 88,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 88,450 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panal (5.2.6)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panal (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged no cords showing

Nearside Front mirror insucure

both front wheels slightly distorted

crorrosion taking effect on underside of vehicle

power steering pipes starting to corrode

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

small chip in screen

wipers near to end of life

Pass 10 Aug 2016 78,405 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and cracking

Nearside door mirror insurcure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills corroded

condensation in nearsde headlamp

Fail 10 Aug 2016 78,405 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and cracking

Nearside door mirror insurcure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills corroded

condensation in nearsde headlamp

Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rust on sills

small split n/s wiper blade

Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s door mirror insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,672 miles

N/s outer mirror broken and unable to be used

Fail 20 Aug 2012 40,672 miles

N/s outer mirror broken and unable to be used

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,386 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 VBA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

GJ58 VBA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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