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HV58 GCF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,083 mi
Last recorded86,083 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 GCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 86,083 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 86,083 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,366 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 77,753 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 73,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 73,143 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 70,202 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,432 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 66,432 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,457 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 62,457 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,696 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Coolant leak.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil level low

Fail 9 Sep 2015 58,696 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Coolant leak.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil level low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,943 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,166 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres slightly perished

wiper blades split

Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,562 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 39,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,102 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear tyres perished

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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HV58 GCF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HV58 GCF, 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 HV58 GCF registered?

HV58 GCF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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