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GY58 KJF

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,641 mi
Last recorded77,641 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 KJF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 77,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from centre of screen ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to " B" post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to offside front outer sill

Fail 12 Sep 2025 77,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn to limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from centre of screen ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to " B" post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to offside front outer sill

Pass 12 Sep 2024 74,491 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 27 Sep 2023 72,769 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 69,869 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 67,007 miles

slight corrsion os outer sill

Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,229 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 60,356 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 55,522 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,357 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,925 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,296 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,128 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,262 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 21,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 21,665 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 15,958 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 KJF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KJF, 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 KJF registered?

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

Is GY58 KJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 KJF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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