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GJ58 XNY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,110 mi
Last recorded49,110 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 XNY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 49,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn also perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn also perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

outer & innersills are corroding

rear boot is damp from water ingress

reverse light is not working

slight oil leak from gearbox

spare wheel is corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,694 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

nearside boot area is damp

spare tyre is underinflated & wheel is corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2019 48,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

gearbox oil leak

nearside boot area is damp

spare tyre is underinflated & wheel is corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,045 miles

Early corrosion to both front inner sills/floorings

Early corrosion to both rear inner sills

Early corrosion to nearside outer sill

Early corrosion to offside outer sill

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2017 47,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1a)

Early corrosion to both front inner sills/floorings

Early corrosion to both rear inner sills

Early corrosion to nearside outer sill

Early corrosion to offside outer sill

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside rear tyre badly perishing and tread lifted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 44,713 miles

Both front lower suspension arm, inner bushes starting to split, may require attention soon

Small splits in both front wiper blades

small cracks in sidewalls of both rear tyres 165/65/13

Fail 15 Nov 2016 44,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BROKEN (2.4.G.2)

Both front lower suspension arm, inner bushes starting to split, may require attention soon

Engine oil level just over MAX level

Small splits in both front wiper blades

small cracks in sidewalls of both rear tyres 165/65/13

Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,983 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 40,468 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 40,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,748 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL NEAR MINIMUM

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

N/S/F WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 32,744 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL NEAR MINIMUM

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

N/S/F WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,437 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 XNY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XNY, 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 XNY registered?

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

Is GJ58 XNY safe to buy?

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