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MA58 ADU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,861 mi
Last recorded30,861 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 ADU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 30,861 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 27,051 miles

Both sides floor corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2024 27,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both sides floor corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 25,520 miles

Floor corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2023 25,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Floor corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 22,455 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion around fuel filler flap.

Pass 20 Sep 2021 20,885 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 20,396 miles

Central Front Rear view mirror slightly deteriorated.

Pass 31 Aug 2019 19,400 miles

Item removed from drivers view.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks on outer shoulder. worn on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 19,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Item removed from drivers view.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks on outer shoulder. worn on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 18,324 miles

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 17,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre, has minor cracks on outer shoulder. Tyre showing wear on inner shoulder.

Offside Rear Tyre, has minor cracks on outer shoulder.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 16,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/f wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 16,052 miles

remove items from inside mirror

Fail 26 Sep 2015 16,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

remove items from inside mirror

Pass 10 Sep 2014 15,213 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 13,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 10,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Sep 2011 8,416 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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MA58 ADU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MA58 ADU, 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 MA58 ADU registered?

MA58 ADU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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