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SD58 GYA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,753 mi
Last recorded67,753 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 GYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 67,753 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills & floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 67,753 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills & floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 63,746 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake low effort

Pass 8 Oct 2021 57,884 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 57,884 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 54,454 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 52,072 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 52,072 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 47,285 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 29,810 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 19,238 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread cracked and perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

PAS hose insecure next to gearbox

Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,060 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 16,571 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 14,552 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 12,033 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 9,568 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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SD58 GYA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SD58 GYA, 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 SD58 GYA registered?

SD58 GYA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SD58 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD58 GYA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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