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GV58 EKH

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,416 mi
Last recorded119,416 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 EKH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 119,416 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 119,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 115,645 miles

Advise play in both top strut mountings

Gearbox mounting defective incorrectly fitted ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 114,421 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective to gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 114,407 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective to gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 104,173 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 104,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective clamp holding rear box to centre box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,532 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,995 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 78,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2020 74,596 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 74,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 65,859 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorating

slight n/s/f wheel rim damage

Pass 4 Jan 2018 57,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2016 52,769 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 19 Dec 2016 52,769 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear box deteriorating

Fail 22 Dec 2015 47,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear box deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2014 44,954 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner/outer edges

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2013 40,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre getting low on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2012 36,581 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 36,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 27,350 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 EKH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EKH, 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 EKH registered?

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

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