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GY58 NWJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,801 mi
Last recorded38,801 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 NWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 38,801 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 37,720 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 37,716 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested coil spring broken coil around offside front shock (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel acre panel (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front rear of of sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached coil detached around shock (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 35,557 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 34,473 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wheel arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Exhaust corroded.

Lower General signs of under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre slightly cracking along thread area. ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill close to excessive. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 33,885 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 33,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 32,687 miles

Front floor pans and rear sills corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 31,329 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 31,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 29,336 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill by beam axle front fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,155 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,618 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 22,072 miles

Offside Front seat back not folding forward

Fail 16 Sep 2014 19,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 19,175 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,674 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 16,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 13,668 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 9,995 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 9,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NWJ, 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 NWJ registered?

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

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