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KS58 KWF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,805 mi
Last recorded73,805 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS58 KWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 73,805 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise adjustment/repair (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 61,290 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 61,158 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 49,806 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn close to limit

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 22 Dec 2014 49,806 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2014 39,906 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

temporary repair to offside mirror

Pass 5 Jan 2013 31,381 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 22,680 miles

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

back box outter case corroded and coming away

bonet stand securing clip missing

Fail 3 Jan 2012 22,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

back box outter case corroded and coming away

bonet stand securing clip missing

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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KS58 KWF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KS58 KWF, 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 KS58 KWF registered?

KS58 KWF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is KS58 KWF safe to buy?

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