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GU58 DBY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,608 mi
Last recorded117,608 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 DBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 117,608 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail/boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 106,965 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 106,651 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 94,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,759 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,353 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 72,353 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust hanger broke

Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,416 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,870 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 47,870 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,138 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2016 33,138 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside and offside front lower arm wishbone rear bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Fail 27 Aug 2015 20,733 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside and offside front lower arm wishbone rear bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 29 Aug 2014 18,110 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,037 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,680 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 8,049 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 8,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DBY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GU58 DBY, 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 GU58 DBY registered?

GU58 DBY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is GU58 DBY safe to buy?

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