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GU58 CZG

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,648 mi
Last recorded112,648 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 CZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2022 112,648 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken NOT SAFE TO DRIVE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR TO SILL AND SILL CLOSURE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR TO SILL AND SILL CLOSURE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 105,901 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bushes splitting just passable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level was topped up before test

Pass 22 May 2020 104,298 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper top mount has slight play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper top mount has slight play

Pass 14 May 2019 99,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 96,186 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 96,186 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,874 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush 2x Front (2.5.B.2b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x Front (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 91,874 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush 2x Front (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 87,886 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,714 miles

offside & nearside wishbones bushes splitting

Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,729 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel inner rim damaged

offside & nearside wishbone bushes spltting

rear number plate cracked

uneven wear on offside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2013 60,307 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,307 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,336 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)

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

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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GU58 CZG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU58 CZG, 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 GU58 CZG registered?

GU58 CZG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is GU58 CZG safe to buy?

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