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MA58 HWH

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,847 mi
Last recorded45,847 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 HWH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 45,847 miles

surface corrosion to all underside

Fail 30 Apr 2026 45,847 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill in 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

surface corrosion to all underside

Pass 2 May 2025 45,481 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Fuel tank cap body area corroded

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Play in both rear axle bushes just ok for mot test

Power steering pipe corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 44,853 miles

Corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 44,776 miles

Corrosion around fuel cap

Drivers wiper split

Front chassis corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Slight leak from gearbox

Fail 8 Mar 2023 44,776 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion around fuel cap

Drivers wiper split

Front chassis corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Slight leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Mar 2022 44,755 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Corrosion on body around fuel cap

Front power steering pipe corroded

Front subframe corroded

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 44,099 miles

Corrosion on front chassis

Drivers wiper blade splitting

Offside front brake slightly binding

Oil leak from gearbox

small corrosion holes on both front outer sills, but doesn’t reduce structural integrity

Fail 24 Feb 2021 44,099 miles

Corrosion on front chassis

Drivers wiper blade splitting

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front brake slightly binding

Oil leak from gearbox

small corrosion holes on both front outer sills, but doesn’t reduce structural integrity

Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,605 miles

Corrosion surrounding fuel cap area

Front power steering pipe corroded

Fuel filter corroded

General corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Slight misting of oil from steering rack

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Slight play on both rear axle bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,562 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,538 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,359 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,855 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 35,855 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,389 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 30,579 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,584 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,954 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 HWH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple 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 HWH, 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 HWH registered?

MA58 HWH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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