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GU58 RUC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,676 mi
Last recorded39,676 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 39,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 34,804 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 31,679 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres starting to perished in tread

fuel filter corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 28,260 miles

Front both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 27,785 miles

Front both front tyres worn on edge

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 27,785 miles

Front both front tyres worn on edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,823 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres heavily perished/cracked between tread blocks

remote tailgate release not working

Fail 2 Sep 2014 18,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres look underinflated

both rear tyres heavily perished/cracked between tread blocks

remote tailgate release not working

Pass 27 Aug 2013 15,998 miles

offside front tyre perished + worn on inner edge

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,488 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 10,831 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 RUC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RUC, 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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GU58 RUC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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