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KN58 GXW

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,999 mi
Last recorded74,999 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 GXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 74,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,421 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion

vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Nov 2019 57,797 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 54,621 miles

front bushes of rear subframe worn

small crack on front windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 10 Nov 2018 54,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front bushes of rear subframe worn

small crack on front windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

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

Offside Front tyre bald edge

Offside water inside head lamp unit

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leaks

Fail 24 Oct 2017 51,295 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken loose (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

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

Offside Front tyre bald edge

Offside water inside head lamp unit

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leaks

Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,255 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 2 Nov 2015 41,800 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,585 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 34,338 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres perishing

transmission oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 34,338 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing

transmission oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 30,592 miles

Both rear tyres starting to age and perish

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Transmission oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,592 miles

Both rear tyres starting to age and perish

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

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

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

Transmission oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,037 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid level is down

brake warning light staying on

front brake discs worn

long travel of parking brake

nearside front inner wheel rim slight damage

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2011 25,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

brake fluid level is down

brake warning light staying on

front brake discs worn

long travel of parking brake

nearside front inner wheel rim slight damage

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

offside rear tyre cracked

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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KN58 GXW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KN58 GXW, 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 KN58 GXW registered?

KN58 GXW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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