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GV58 EJY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,789 mi
Last recorded77,789 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 EJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 77,789 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth and perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth, perished and has a nail in tread

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth, lower on edges and perished

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth and perished

Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,237 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wheelm slightly buckled

Fail 23 Jan 2015 66,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front wheelm slightly buckled

Pass 18 Jan 2014 52,670 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush bonding starting to separate

Fail 15 Jan 2014 52,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush bonding starting to separate

Pass 16 Jan 2013 41,670 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 41,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,194 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 32,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EJY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EJY, 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 EJY registered?

GV58 EJY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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