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GK58 SRU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,666 mi
Last recorded26,666 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 SRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 26,666 miles

Underside floors etc corroded, all steering, suspension & brake parts corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2025 26,469 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 26,240 miles

Underside Of Car Becoming Rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2023 25,974 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished in tread

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 25,679 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Aug 2021 25,351 miles

All tyres heavily perished, front tyres worse

Pass 27 Aug 2020 24,867 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

•All tyres becoming perished & cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2019 23,972 miles

All tyres becoming perished & cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2019 23,972 miles

All tyres becoming perished & cracked

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 22,808 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 22,058 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,306 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 20,490 miles

Noise from nearside front wishbone arm

Pass 20 Aug 2014 19,494 miles

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

centre exhaust starting to corrode slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres perished

Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 14,523 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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GK58 SRU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GK58 SRU, 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 GK58 SRU registered?

GK58 SRU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is GK58 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK58 SRU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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