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GX58 OEH

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,394 mi
Last recorded81,394 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX58 OEH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 81,394 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 74,079 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive driver seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 74,079 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive driver seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 58,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 50,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 50,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 41,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 41,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,250 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 32,250 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 23,159 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 23,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,334 miles

Nail in OSR tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,278 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 13,875 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 11,819 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 9,312 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 9,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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GX58 OEH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GX58 OEH, 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 GX58 OEH registered?

GX58 OEH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is GX58 OEH safe to buy?

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