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GU58 JVC

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,554 mi
Last recorded28,554 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 JVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 28,554 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 25,619 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 25,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 21,531 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 21,121 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 21,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

o/s front wheel arch poorly secured

Pass 20 Aug 2021 20,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe/Suspension Arm Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe Mounting Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 20,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Axle Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Door Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe/Suspension Arm Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Axle Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe/Suspension Arm Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe Mounting Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 20,654 miles

o/s front subframe body mounts rusting

Pass 21 Aug 2019 20,113 miles

floor pan at front subframe mounts starting to rust

o/s front subframe mounts starting to corrode

Pass 13 Aug 2018 18,579 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 17,059 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 15,578 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 14,009 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 12,330 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 10,130 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 7,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 7,791 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 5,743 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 JVC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

GU58 JVC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is GU58 JVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 JVC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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