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AO58 KBJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,084 mi
Last recorded79,084 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 KBJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,084 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 74,435 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 74,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DETATCHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 67,381 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,121 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,510 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,667 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres are perished

Pass 16 Sep 2013 31,580 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 31,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 23,898 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 17,912 miles

N/s/r outer tyre wall perished

O/s/r outer tyre wall perished

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,912 miles

N/s/r outer tyre wall perished

O/s/r outer tyre wall perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 KBJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KBJ, 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 AO58 KBJ registered?

AO58 KBJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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