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FX58 XAA

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,086 mi
Last recorded78,086 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 XAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 78,086 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2017 78,086 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,875 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor pans (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded ON LIMIT (2.3.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 71,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor pans (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm and bald on outer edge strongly advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge and perrishing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded ON LIMIT (2.3.2)

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

Rear tyres wearing low 3mm,wearing un even on inner edge and perrishing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,222 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,359 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 62,359 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 51,433 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,470 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 43,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,145 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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FX58 XAA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FX58 XAA, 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 FX58 XAA registered?

FX58 XAA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is FX58 XAA safe to buy?

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