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GY58 CWO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,431 mi
Last recorded87,431 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 CWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 87,431 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 87,329 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 81,398 miles

nearside rear top mount play /lift near limit

offside front lower arm rear bush in poor condition (split)

offside outer sill corroded in places

oil leaking from engine

rear axle bushes soft /worn near limit

unable to fully test nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat

Fail 22 May 2020 81,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush separated from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear top mount play /lift near limit

offside front lower arm rear bush in poor condition (split)

offside outer sill corroded in places

oil leaking from engine

rear axle bushes soft /worn near limit

spare tyre flat

unable to fully test nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat

Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,286 miles

engine has oil leak

nearside front floor pan corroded

nearside rear child seat not clipped in and unable to fully test belt due to child seat fitted

offside outer sill corroded in places

reverse light not working

Fail 3 Jun 2019 78,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill behind axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer tread band (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid on min line

engine has oil leak

nearside front floor pan corroded

nearside front wheel rim bent

nearside rear child seat not clipped in and unable to fully test belt due to child seat fitted

nearside windscreen wiper smears screen slightly

offside front tyre worn low on edges of tread

offside outer sill corroded in places

reverse light not working

Pass 16 May 2018 74,208 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 71,549 miles

Nearside rear wheel inner bead rim is damaged near to the limits

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear number plate is loose

Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,314 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 66,384 miles

n/s/r wheel rim dented.

o/s/f tyre worn heavily to inner edge.

Fail 14 May 2015 66,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/r wheel rim dented.

o/s/f tyre worn heavily to inner edge.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,932 miles

Oil leak

power steering rack weeping, inner seal's? may need need rack soon?

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,827 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,603 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,399 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 26,390 miles

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

Offside 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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GY58 CWO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GY58 CWO, 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 CWO registered?

GY58 CWO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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