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GJ58 VXR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,162 mi
Last recorded82,162 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 VXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 82,162 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 82,162 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 72,963 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 72,963 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 62,563 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 60,549 miles

Front both front top mounts have slight play

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

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

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

underneath of car is heavily corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2020 60,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front both front top mounts have slight play

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

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

fuel filter heavily corroded

underneath of car is heavily corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 56,806 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 56,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,796 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,491 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

offside outer body sill corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 52,126 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 45,261 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 32,956 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 32,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,412 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 21,575 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 19,139 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 VXR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

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

Is GJ58 VXR safe to buy?

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