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GK58 VLW

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,687 mi
Last recorded61,687 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 VLW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 61,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 57,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 52,646 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 47,405 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 47,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock rubbing power steering pipe (5.2.3 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,212 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 40,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 35,834 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,916 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in the treads

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in the treads

Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,104 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres starting to crack in the treads

Pass 21 Mar 2014 26,706 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in the treads

Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,994 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,497 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 VLW is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

GK58 VLW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is GK58 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK58 VLW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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