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GY58 VPL

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,799 mi
Last recorded97,799 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 VPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 97,799 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

vehicle heavily wax oiled

Fail 8 May 2026 97,799 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Jun 2025 97,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 97,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 94,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 92,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 87,593 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 87,593 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 80,611 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 76,564 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 76,564 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 71,508 miles

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

Slight corrosion to front floor and front chassis rails. Rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,556 miles

Both rear tyres cracking within tread

Pass 10 Jan 2017 62,560 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 62,507 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 57,348 miles

Offside Rear outer sill and inner wheel arch corroded slightly

both front lower arm mounts corroded slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2014 51,637 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 45,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,617 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 39,337 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VPL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc 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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

GY58 VPL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 November 2008.

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