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AK58 BSU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,107 mi
Last recorded82,107 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 BSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 82,107 miles

Corrosion to offside & nearside front floor pans

Corrosion to offside & nearside inner wheel arches

Corrosion to offside & nearside rear inner sills

Corrosion to offside & nearside rear outer sills

Pass 28 May 2016 69,593 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2016 69,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,116 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 59,116 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 55,642 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine oil level below min marker

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

surface corossion in both front upper suframe tower mounts,rear floor pans and rear inner sills

Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,330 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,862 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,284 miles

front brake pads worn low

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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AK58 BSU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK58 BSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK58 BSU registered?

AK58 BSU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AK58 BSU safe to buy?

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