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BJ58 SGZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,975 mi
Last recorded38,975 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 SGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 38,975 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 38,239 miles

Coolant leak from thermostat housing ()

Fail 2 Sep 2024 38,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak from thermostat housing ()

Pass 2 Sep 2023 37,234 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 36,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,565 miles

Brake fluid warning light dimly illuminated

Pass 27 Aug 2020 35,387 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective dimly illuminated (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 35,093 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 33,360 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 32,718 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 32,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,500 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,185 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,326 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,493 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,738 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ58 SGZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BJ58 SGZ, 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 BJ58 SGZ registered?

BJ58 SGZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is BJ58 SGZ safe to buy?

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