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GY58 CWJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,376 mi
Last recorded35,376 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 CWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 35,376 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

accelerator pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Oct 2024 34,866 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush is perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

a/c rad is poor

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is worn at outer edge and perished 2017 tyre

underside is rusty in places esp rear of sills

Pass 23 Oct 2023 34,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

a/c rad is poor

exhaust is very rusty

f/n/s tyre is perished in tread and worn at outer edge

underside is very rusty in places esp inner sills

Pass 27 Oct 2022 33,798 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

a/c radiator is poor

exhaust is very rusty

f/n/s tyre is perished in tread and worn at outer edge

underside is very rusty in places

washer poor full of slim.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 33,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 32,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sill area marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 31,407 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf lower sill area marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 28,406 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside front inner sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 20,033 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2014 19,105 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

Pass 14 Aug 2013 16,770 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 15,690 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,128 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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GY58 CWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red 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 GY58 CWJ, 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 GY58 CWJ registered?

GY58 CWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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