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GY58 MKM

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,150 mi
Last recorded96,150 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2022 96,150 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken sitting close to tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all sills corroded

both front chassis rails corroded

both front floor pans corroded

both rear outer wings corroded

bulkhead corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroded

offside rear inner wing corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 91,798 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all sills corroded

both front chassis rails and floor pans corroded

both rear wings corroded

bulk head corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 88,284 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 84,413 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,779 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,551 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 75,551 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,095 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 72,095 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,363 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,234 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 50,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,020 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 47,020 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,071 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 MKM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc 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 MKM, 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 MKM registered?

GY58 MKM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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