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GY58 CXO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

55,483 mi
Last recorded55,483 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 55,483 miles

under body corroded

Fail 4 May 2023 55,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under body corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 49,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

general age related under body corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2022 49,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

general age related under body corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2021 46,376 miles

slight corrosion both front chassis legs

slight corrosion front floor

slight corrosion rear inner sills

Fail 9 Aug 2021 46,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion both front chassis legs

slight corrosion front floor

slight corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 11 Aug 2020 42,513 miles

brake fluid on minimum

front floor corroded

front inner wheel arches corroded

inner sills corroded

rear lower inner wheel arches to sills corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 42,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner wheel arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid on minimum

front floor corroded

front inner wheel arches corroded

inner sills corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

rear lower inner wheel arches to sills corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,368 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 40,368 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 39,456 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 39,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 37,306 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 37,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,812 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 35,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,929 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,779 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,485 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,481 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 30,481 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,760 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight damage to front bumper

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 CXO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY58 CXO registered?

GY58 CXO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is GY58 CXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 CXO shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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