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GJ58 WCP

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,667 mi
Last recorded74,667 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,667 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe , Rear mounts , Both sides , under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 74,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe , Rear mounts , Both sides , under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 70,269 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME , BOTH REAR MOUNTS , UNDER FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INSIDE DOOR SHUT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 70,098 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE MOUNT , ON OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE MOUNT . ON OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES , INSIDE DOOR SHUTS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME , BOTH REAR MOUNTS , UNDER FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 55,141 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 54,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 45,640 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 Aug 2021 45,555 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,638 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 31,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 28,176 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 26,461 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 26,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 23,710 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 21,151 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 19,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 16,697 miles

N/S/F Tyre on 2mm and close to legal limit

Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,327 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 11,201 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 WCP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WCP, 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 WCP registered?

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

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