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GU58 EMF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,812 mi
Last recorded74,812 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 EMF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 74,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 59,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,798 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 47,797 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 46,966 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 43,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing excessively inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing excessively inner edge almost down to cords need attention (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 43,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing excessively inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing excessively inner edge almost down to cords need attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 40,054 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mounts - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 34,977 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight movement in both front upper top mounts

Pass 18 Dec 2017 29,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has perishing on outer sidewall/edge(cords or ply not exposed)

Offside Rear tyre has perishing on outer sidewall/edge(cords or ply not exposed)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front badly worn on inner edge(cords or ply not exposed)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 29,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has perishing on outer sidewall/edge(cords or ply not exposed)

Offside Rear tyre has perishing on outer sidewall/edge(cords or ply not exposed)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front badly worn on inner edge(cords or ply not exposed)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 23,016 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 17,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 17,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 9,923 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 9,478 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 7,277 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 7,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 6,333 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 6,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 4,789 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 4,789 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 EMF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EMF, 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 EMF registered?

GU58 EMF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is GU58 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 EMF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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