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GV58 AEA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,184 mi
Last recorded78,184 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 AEA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 78,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 78,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 78,158 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 69,732 miles

Side Repeater Damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2019 69,724 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both inner and outer sills corroded on both sides

both rear chassis legs corroded

front floor corroded both sides

Pass 2 Oct 2018 59,163 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Surface corrosion to floor and Chassis

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

Offside Outer sill corroded on surface

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,168 miles

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

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

both front inner wings corroded

floor on both sides at front corroded

offside front side repeater lens cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2017 48,168 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both front inner wings corroded

floor on both sides at front corroded

offside front side repeater lens cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,654 miles

both front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2014 24,472 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 18,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 18,616 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 13,787 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 10,802 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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GV58 AEA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GV58 AEA, 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 GV58 AEA registered?

GV58 AEA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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