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AG58 XKA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,964 mi
Last recorded102,964 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 XKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 102,964 miles

under body corroded front to rear

Fail 22 Aug 2019 102,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under body corroded front to rear

Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,879 miles

all body / sills x 2 has slight corrossion

Pass 6 Dec 2017 93,386 miles

Engine coolant level below min

Nearside Front tyre tread depth 3mm

Offside Front tyre tread depth 3mm

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 29 Nov 2017 93,149 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine coolant level below min

Nearside Front tyre tread depth 3mm

Offside Front tyre tread depth 3mm

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 2 Dec 2016 80,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm- 165/65 13t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm- 165/65 13t (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust heatshield loose

coolant below min

front brake discs corroded and lipped

nearside headlamp slight movement

oil leak from oil filter area

Fail 1 Dec 2016 80,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm- 165/65 13t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm- 165/65 13t (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust heatshield loose

coolant below min

front brake discs corroded and lipped

nearside headlamp slight movement

oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 8 Dec 2015 68,596 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm

ns wiper blade split

nsr wheel rim slight damage

Fail 8 Dec 2015 68,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm

ns wiper blade split

nsr wheel rim slight damage

Pass 6 Dec 2014 57,463 miles

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

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

nsr tyre 3mm treads and sidewalls perished

osr tyre on limit treads and sidewalls perished

Pass 30 Nov 2013 48,647 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,374 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 34,397 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 34,397 miles

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

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

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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AG58 XKA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AG58 XKA, 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 AG58 XKA registered?

AG58 XKA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 December 2008.

Is AG58 XKA safe to buy?

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