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KY58 FWP

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,996 mi
Last recorded28,996 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 FWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 28,996 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and /s chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 28,678 miles

Outer both n/s and o/s outer sills have surface corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 28,245 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/ and n/s front sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front air con pipe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front arch inner corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 28,245 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres 2008 cracked perished and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/ and n/s front sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front air con pipe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front arch inner corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 27,766 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 27,766 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 27,348 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 27,007 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 26,698 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

general corrosion inner rear seals and also front floors

osf lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

rear tyres cracked and aged, 165/65/14

Pass 5 Jan 2019 25,985 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 25,171 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion on outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrision inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 24,572 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

suspect noisy rear damper

Pass 2 Jan 2016 23,971 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 21,859 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 18,310 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 14,382 miles

All tyres deteriorating slightly

Front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2011 10,352 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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KY58 FWP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY58 FWP, 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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KY58 FWP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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