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AK58 VLC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,233 mi
Last recorded78,233 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 VLC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,233 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,375 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 73,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,082 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 66,937 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 66,926 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,935 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 64,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower wishbone bush (2.4.F.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working number plate lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,349 miles

165/65/13

nearside rear tyre low wearing edges

Fail 9 Apr 2015 60,349 miles

165/65/13

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre low wearing edges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 50,171 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,298 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 21,869 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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AK58 VLC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc 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 AK58 VLC, 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 AK58 VLC registered?

AK58 VLC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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