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GK58 VMT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,499 mi
Last recorded86,499 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 VMT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 86,499 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear quarter panel above rear bumper corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2019 86,478 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear quarter panel above rear bumper corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 82,590 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 82,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 79,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 76,754 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 70,988 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 70,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,359 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 65,595 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 65,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 56,167 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,637 miles

both front tyres cracking/splitting on side walls

nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting on side walls

Fail 14 Sep 2012 43,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres cracking/splitting on side walls

nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting on side walls

Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,452 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 VMT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMT, 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 VMT registered?

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

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