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GN58 BXE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,371 mi
Last recorded67,371 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN58 BXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 67,371 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,890 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 64,981 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,911 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 51,266 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 51,266 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 42,952 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 42,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 35,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 31,652 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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GN58 BXE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GN58 BXE, 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 GN58 BXE registered?

GN58 BXE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is GN58 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN58 BXE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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