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AO58 FUM

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,902 mi
Last recorded68,902 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 FUM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 68,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner corrosion in inner willow

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 67,449 miles

Front subframe mounts corroded on body

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 67,411 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front subframe mounts corroded on body

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 66,094 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 66,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 64,569 miles

slight oil leak frome gearbox

Pass 22 Jul 2022 62,976 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 61,312 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,074 miles

Nearside Front outer wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer wing corroded

Offside Rear Outer seal corroded by door

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 59,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front outer wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front outer wing corroded

Offside Rear Outer seal corroded by door

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 56,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 56,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 53,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,857 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,294 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 51,294 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,273 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,818 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,640 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,208 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,946 miles

small crack in windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2011 43,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

brakes feel spongy

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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AO58 FUM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO58 FUM, 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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AO58 FUM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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