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AF58 TZE

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,939 mi
Last recorded72,939 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 TZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,939 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 72,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,815 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 60,815 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,940 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbones (2.4.F.3)

power steering pipes rusty

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,734 miles

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

fuel tank/filter rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2015 50,734 miles

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

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

fuel tank/filter rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,936 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2013 40,105 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 40,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,152 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,536 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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AF58 TZE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF58 TZE, 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 AF58 TZE registered?

AF58 TZE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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