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EX58 XAB

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,784 mi
Last recorded99,784 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 XAB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 99,784 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))

both outer sills slightly corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,051 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 95,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 91,606 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 91,465 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,010 miles

Exhaust system hangers and joints corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded / worn (3.5.1i)

Item removed from view before test

Fail 28 Sep 2015 82,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system hangers and joints corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded / worn (3.5.1i)

Item removed from view before test

Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear axle bushes worn

Fail 16 Oct 2014 71,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear axle bushes worn

Fail 28 Sep 2013 56,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wiper blade splitting

secondry bonnet catch sticking

Pass 28 Sep 2013 56,727 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wiper blade splitting

secondry bonnet catch sticking

Pass 6 Oct 2012 43,614 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 43,451 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 28,475 miles

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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EX58 XAB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EX58 XAB, 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 EX58 XAB registered?

EX58 XAB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is EX58 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 XAB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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