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GV58 AEL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,190 mi
Last recorded41,190 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 AEL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 41,190 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 39,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 39,043 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 38,290 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm, rear bush starting to become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake effort low 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 36,926 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 35,927 miles

slight corrosion to inner and outer sills / offside rear inner wing / front floor pans

Pass 26 Oct 2018 34,977 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 33,781 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 32,743 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 31,474 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 29,943 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 28,470 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,776 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,413 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 AEL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV58 AEL?

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What year was GV58 AEL registered?

GV58 AEL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is GV58 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV58 AEL shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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