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AG58 XMU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,915 mi
Last recorded73,915 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 XMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2024 73,915 miles

Under Seal On Components Front & Rear

Pass 10 Nov 2023 69,904 miles

Front Lower nearside and offside wheel arch panels corroded but not structual

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear axle trailing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all previous repairs in good condition to both body sills and underside

Pass 17 Nov 2022 63,280 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 63,211 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside front and middle of floor pan[marked with yellow chalk] and offside front[marked with yellow chalk] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside body sills [marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced [marked with yellow chalk] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside body sills [marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner door sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside body sills next to trailing arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded but not excessive except for failures areas

Pass 9 Nov 2021 56,775 miles

Front front chassis legs behind subframe corroded but not excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrossion on underside but not excessive

nearside and offside body sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Nov 2020 50,081 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 47,580 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 10 Oct 2019 47,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 5 Dec 2018 43,420 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes x 2 worn

body / sills x 2 has slight corrossion

Pass 4 Dec 2017 39,259 miles

Rear axle bushes x 2 worn

body / sills x 2 has slight corrossion

Pass 17 Nov 2016 33,831 miles

Coolant low

Fail 17 Nov 2016 33,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant low

Pass 3 Dec 2015 29,671 miles

both front tyres getting low

front brakes discs and pads getting low

Pass 21 Nov 2014 24,770 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 18,411 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 12,176 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 8,124 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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AG58 XMU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AG58 XMU, 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 XMU registered?

AG58 XMU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is AG58 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG58 XMU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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