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GK58 VNY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,618 mi
Last recorded84,618 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 VNY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 84,618 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm. rear bushes seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,979 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 81,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 79,048 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 79,048 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,500 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 76,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,764 miles

N/S rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Jan 2015 72,764 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

N/S rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 63,922 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Jan 2014 63,922 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Feb 2013 55,494 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 55,494 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cut on outer sidewall of N/S front tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2012 47,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,734 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 VNY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

GK58 VNY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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