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AK58 VLP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,691 mi
Last recorded93,691 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 93,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 83,092 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,549 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 65,373 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,169 miles

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

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

brake pedal has long travel

Fail 23 Sep 2016 62,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,006 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,231 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,694 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,709 miles

Nearside front tyre low on the edges

Offside front tyre low on the edges

Slight corrosion offside and nearside rear within suspension components

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 VLP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

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

Is AK58 VLP safe to buy?

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