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MA58 ABK

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,607 mi
Last recorded83,607 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 ABK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2020 83,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing corner (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 67,734 miles

Nearside Front wing holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front flexi hose mounting damaged

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Jan 2019 67,729 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached arch trim/bumper (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front wing holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front flexi hose mounting damaged

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 57,970 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r quarter panel corroded around fuel filler flap

Fail 3 Jan 2018 57,965 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r quarter panel corroded around fuel filler flap

Fail 9 Dec 2017 57,571 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,646 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 50,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 46,849 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2015 46,849 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2013 35,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2013 35,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 30,822 miles

both front macpherson strut top mounts noisey

front brakes slightly squealing when applied

Fail 24 Nov 2012 30,822 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front macpherson strut top mounts noisey

front brakes slightly squealing when applied

Pass 5 Nov 2011 24,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MA58 ABK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MA58 ABK, 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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MA58 ABK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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