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GK58 UXY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,405 mi
Last recorded74,405 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 UXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 74,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 69,984 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 83,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 69,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,182 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge close to limit

offside front lower arm rear bush splitting

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

offside wiper blade slightly smeary

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2017 69,182 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge close to limit

offside front lower arm rear bush splitting

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

offside wiper blade slightly smeary

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2016 63,927 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,167 miles

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 58,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,615 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,858 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,960 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 33,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,970 miles

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

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

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

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 UXY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 GK58 UXY, 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 UXY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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