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GU58 ESF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,540 mi
Last recorded154,540 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 154,540 miles

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

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

Nearside body and sills corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 135,533 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges getting low on tread

rear exhaust corroded,both rear wheel bearings getting noisy,sills corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2017 121,577 miles

front anti roll bar bushes wearing,sills corroding,nearside wheel bearing getting noisy,offside front body loose/damaged

slight damaged on wheels

Pass 23 Sep 2016 110,305 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,033 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 95,033 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,175 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 78,175 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,579 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,755 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

mirror glass misssing nearside front

Pass 27 Sep 2011 18,963 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 18,963 miles

Nearside Front 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 ESF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

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

Is GU58 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 ESF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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