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GJ58 VXC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,160 mi
Last recorded75,160 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 VXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 75,160 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 75,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 63,544 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 63,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 54,461 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,639 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Door area

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

Offside Outer Sill area

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,832 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 43,203 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,407 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 39,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,923 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,787 miles

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

offside front tyre tread low on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,105 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 19,252 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 19,252 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VXC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ58 VXC registered?

GJ58 VXC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ58 VXC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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