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KY58 UMC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,468 mi
Last recorded68,468 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 UMC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 68,468 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamps deteriorating

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak engine/ gearbox areas

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 68,467 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamps deteriorating

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak engine/ gearbox areas

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,655 miles

All four tyres perishing

Condensation to offside headlamp

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating

General corrosion to both rear (inner) sills and front (floor) areas

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

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

Slight oil leaks engine/ gearbox areas

Slight play in nearside front top suspension mounting

Fail 7 Sep 2023 66,653 miles

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

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

All four tyres perishing

Condensation to offside headlamp

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating

General corrosion to both rear (inner) sills and front (floor) areas

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

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

Slight oil leaks engine/ gearbox areas

Slight play in nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 13 Sep 2022 65,015 miles

Both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes deteriorating

Both rear (inner) sill areas corrosive

Front tyres perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2021 63,163 miles

Both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes deteriorating

Condensation from offside headlamp (poor)

Coolant leak from engine area

Front registration plate poor

Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,844 miles

Corrosion to both rear (inner) and (outer) sill areas

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,469 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,212 miles

Both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear

Slight play in nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,179 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,344 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,237 miles

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

both front (lower) suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of wear (deteriorating)

offside front tyre getting low

Fail 15 Sep 2015 44,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front (lower) suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of wear (deteriorating)

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,328 miles

both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear (deteriorating).

both front tyres nearing limit

both rear tyres cracking badly

Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,478 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2013 36,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,354 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,891 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 UMC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue 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 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

KY58 UMC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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