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GU58 GKF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,277 mi
Last recorded74,277 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 GKF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,277 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill panel corroded.

Offside Outer sill panel corroded.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded/holed, not within a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle and suspension components have surface corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 74,277 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer sill panel corroded.

Offside Outer sill panel corroded.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded/holed, not within a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle and suspension components have surface corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,741 miles

Both sill panels have slight surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 3mm, bald outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre, inner and outer edges 2mm.

Offside Rear Chassis leg has excessive corrosion. Not within prescribed areas.

Fail 9 Jun 2017 66,741 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both sill panels have slight surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 3mm, bald outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre, inner and outer edges 2mm.

Offside Rear Chassis leg has excessive corrosion. Not within prescribed areas.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre, outer edge 2mm.

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

Offside Front Tyre, inner and outer edges 3mm.

Rear Rear exhaust box bracket broken, system still adequately supported.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,396 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,355 miles

N/s/r tyre perished

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

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

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

O/s/r tyre perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 26,738 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,856 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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GU58 GKF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GKF, 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 GKF registered?

GU58 GKF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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