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HV58 GDX

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,747 mi
Last recorded56,747 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 GDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 56,747 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 47,586 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre, outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle, slight surface corrosion in places

Fail 26 Nov 2020 47,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre, outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle, slight surface corrosion in places

Pass 10 Dec 2019 43,953 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush split

Pass 6 Dec 2018 40,741 miles

n/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 30 Nov 2017 38,701 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 36,796 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 35,139 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 35,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 32,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 23,106 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,545 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 14,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 14,198 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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HV58 GDX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV58 GDX, 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 HV58 GDX registered?

HV58 GDX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is HV58 GDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 GDX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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