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SD58 GZC

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

53,241 mi
Last recorded53,241 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 GZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 53,241 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 53,241 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 52,492 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion/rust

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 52,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General underbody corrosion/rust

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 43,734 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 43,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,725 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 33,725 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 31,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 28,380 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 28,380 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,575 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 25,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 22,586 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 22,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 18,235 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,235 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 12,391 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 9,559 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 GZC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GZC, 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 GZC registered?

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

Is SD58 GZC safe to buy?

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