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GK58 UUX

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,110 mi
Last recorded88,110 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 UUX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 88,110 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear boot floor has a hole outside perscribed area

Offside Rear position lamp lense slightly damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2017 86,332 miles

front inner brake disc rusty

slight fault on dip switch

Fail 18 Aug 2017 86,332 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front inner brake disc rusty

slight fault on dip switch

Pass 9 Nov 2016 85,639 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 85,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,160 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 64,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too loe (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 45,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,406 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 43,192 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 43,192 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,823 miles

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

slight cracking on side walls on o/s/rear

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,346 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,064 miles

Slight damage to O/S inner wheel rim,

Fail 18 Aug 2011 19,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight damage to O/S inner wheel rim,

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 UUX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UUX, 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 GK58 UUX registered?

GK58 UUX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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