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PK58 GWY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,365 mi
Last recorded50,365 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 GWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 50,365 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 47,121 miles

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

corrosion underside of vehicle

fuel tank and fuel filter corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2018 47,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion underside of vehicle

fuel tank and fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 43,803 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 43,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 39,697 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 39,697 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 35,724 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 35,724 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 32,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 32,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,011 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,327 miles

both front tyres at 3mm tread depth

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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PK58 GWY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PK58 GWY, 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 PK58 GWY registered?

PK58 GWY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is PK58 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK58 GWY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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