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KY58 ZKN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,205 mi
Last recorded49,205 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 ZKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2025 49,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear axle bushes split and have movement

general body corrosion

nearside outer sill corroded in several places

Pass 2 Sep 2024 48,811 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded on inner face. Front brake pads OK.

General underside/component corrosion consistent with vehicle age.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Small chip in windscreen

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Mounting bushes have play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 48,261 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face. Front brake pads OK.

General underside/component corrosion consistent with vehicle age.

Rear Both rear axle bushes poor.

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2022 46,880 miles

Front Front brake discs slightly corroded inner face.

Rear Rear axle bushes poor.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 46,187 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear axle front bushes starting to split

Pass 17 Aug 2020 45,068 miles

All tyres cracking.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 44,021 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush starting to debond

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 16 Aug 2019 44,021 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres out of shape

nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush starting to debond

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,838 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 38,042 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 32,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear axle front bushes have slight play

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,296 miles

both rear axle front bushes have slight play

both rear tyres perrished

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 ZKN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZKN, 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 ZKN registered?

KY58 ZKN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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