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KV58 UAX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,789 mi
Last recorded54,789 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 UAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 54,789 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 54,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 51,855 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 51,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 47,783 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 47,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 43,512 miles

Front Oil leak from rocker cover ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 43,512 miles

Front Oil leak from rocker cover ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 39,451 miles

eml on

Fail 11 Nov 2016 39,416 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 13 Nov 2015 35,177 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,229 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread starting to split

Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,433 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,333 miles

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

eml on.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 15,318 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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KV58 UAX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV58 UAX, 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 KV58 UAX registered?

KV58 UAX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is KV58 UAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV58 UAX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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