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GU58 VSY

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,817 mi
Last recorded122,817 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 VSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 122,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

n/s/r wing and sill have damage

o/s inner sill corrosion will need attention very soon

Pass 6 Oct 2016 115,197 miles

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both outer sills

damage to n/s/r wing

Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion and damage to o/s/r wheelarch

corrosion to n/s door shut and both inner sills

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,728 miles

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

accident damage to n/s/r wing

corrosion to n/s door shut

Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,722 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,351 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,811 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 35,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 VSY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

GU58 VSY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is GU58 VSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 VSY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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