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GK58 PBV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,794 mi
Last recorded114,794 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 PBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 114,794 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 114,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear sill and wheel arch by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 111,503 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 111,501 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 109,436 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 109,436 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 103,401 miles

EML is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Front floors are starting to show signs of corroision

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer sill is starting to show signs of corroision

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front wiper blade is split

Offside outer sill is starting to show signs of corroision

Fail 10 Jun 2017 103,373 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Front floors are starting to show signs of corroision

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer sill is starting to show signs of corroision

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front wiper blade is split

Offside outer sill is starting to show signs of corroision

Pass 18 Jun 2016 96,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,538 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,089 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,707 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,755 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 47,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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GK58 PBV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GK58 PBV, 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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GK58 PBV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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