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AF58 WKA

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,620 mi
Last recorded80,620 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 WKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,620 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 80,540 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,736 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,673 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 68,673 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,767 miles

Coolant low

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2017 61,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant low

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,668 miles

Offside Front Lower link arm dust cover lose but preventing ingress

unable to check nsr seat belt , child seat fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,897 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,940 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,112 miles

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

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

rear tyres edges/walls slightly cracking

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 3 Sep 2012 2,710 miles

nsf tyre outer edge worn

rear tyres outer walls/treads cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,934 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 WKA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AF58 WKA, 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 WKA registered?

AF58 WKA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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