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KY58 ULP

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,169 mi
Last recorded44,169 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 ULP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 44,169 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Aug 2023 44,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 42,062 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 40,126 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 40,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 38,605 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 36,472 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 33,955 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 33,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 31,418 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 29,023 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,165 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,087 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 24,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 21,182 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,747 miles

front tyres wearing little bit low

Pass 9 Aug 2011 12,434 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 ULP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ULP, 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 KY58 ULP registered?

KY58 ULP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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