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SD58 GYF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,637 mi
Last recorded72,637 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 72,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main axel bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 72,637 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main axel bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,569 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 68,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60R14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,765 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 64,765 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 61,301 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 57,021 miles

rear o/s tyre perrished but no cord is exposed

Fail 5 Oct 2013 57,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear o/s tyre perrished but no cord is exposed

Pass 6 Oct 2012 50,815 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 50,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 40,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GYF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SD58 GYF, 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 GYF registered?

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

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