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GJ58 VXU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,396 mi
Last recorded44,396 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 VXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 39,243 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 39,214 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 34,389 miles

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

corrosion to sills at rear both sides

Pass 26 May 2020 29,028 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 28,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 28,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 26,060 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 26,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam bulb out (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 23,101 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 19,970 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,063 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 14,999 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 13,097 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,804 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 8,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 8,333 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 VXU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

GJ58 VXU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is GJ58 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ58 VXU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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