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GV58 DKA

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,501 mi
Last recorded43,501 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 DKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 43,501 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 43,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,178 miles

Coolant staining round thermostat housing

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn hard on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2015 37,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant staining round thermostat housing

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn hard on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 30,901 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 25,549 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 25,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,843 miles

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 20 Nov 2012 20,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

rear tyres cracking/perished

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 5 Dec 2011 16,142 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 DKA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DKA, 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 DKA registered?

GV58 DKA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is GV58 DKA safe to buy?

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