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KN58 GYB

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,502 mi
Last recorded17,502 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 GYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 17,502 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 17,237 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2023 16,981 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 16,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread worn away on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 16,668 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 16,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge om limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 16,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and badly worn on outer edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on outer edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 15,618 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 15,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 14,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2017 14,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2016 13,483 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 12,548 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 11,270 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 10,033 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 8,361 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2011 6,183 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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KN58 GYB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KN58 GYB, 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 KN58 GYB registered?

KN58 GYB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is KN58 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 GYB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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