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SD58 GZE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,394 mi
Last recorded44,394 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 GZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 44,394 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox end plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear around fuel filler cap corroded

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 44,394 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both n/s and o/s (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox end plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear around fuel filler cap corroded

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 32,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 May 2017 32,260 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 30,651 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 21,594 miles

fuel filler rusty

o\s and n\s sills rusty

Pass 27 May 2014 18,800 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 16,194 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 13,748 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 13,637 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 13,092 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 GZE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

Is SD58 GZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD58 GZE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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