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GK58 VLY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,008 mi
Last recorded23,008 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 VLY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 23,008 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 22,596 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 22,061 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 21,561 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 20,882 miles

corrosion to sills and floorpans

Pass 2 Mar 2020 20,093 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 19,116 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 17,689 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Mar 2017 16,065 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Mar 2016 14,601 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 14,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 11,014 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 8,701 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 6,940 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 5,010 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 VLY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

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

Is GK58 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK58 VLY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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