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KA58 XXX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,180 mi
Last recorded94,180 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA58 XXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 94,180 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 87,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 87,383 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 83,431 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip in front screen

Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,376 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 77,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 66,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 57,823 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 47,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2014 47,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 36,604 miles

front brake discs has lips

Fail 13 Jun 2012 33,774 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wipers are slightly streaky

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,774 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn

Wipers are slightly streaky

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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KA58 XXX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc diesel 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 KA58 XXX, 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 KA58 XXX registered?

KA58 XXX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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