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BK58 WKY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,418 mi
Last recorded50,418 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 WKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,418 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 49,235 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 49,234 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,145 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,819 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 47,816 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,904 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 36,172 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,337 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 32,336 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,586 miles

slight seperation of rear axle bushes

Fail 11 Apr 2012 28,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight seperation of rear axle bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,518 miles

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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BK58 WKY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK58 WKY, 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 BK58 WKY registered?

BK58 WKY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BK58 WKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK58 WKY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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