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MA58 PXM

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,711 mi
Last recorded74,711 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 PXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 74,711 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 74,711 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,061 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 59,767 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,195 miles

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

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

sills corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2017 59,195 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing pannel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

sills corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,744 miles

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

wipers smearing

Fail 9 Sep 2016 57,744 miles

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Sep 2015 51,873 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing.

Nail in o/s/f tyre.

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 51,873 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing.

Nail in o/s/f tyre.

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 44,912 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 44,912 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,365 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 40,625 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Nov 2012 40,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2011 30,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel filter corroding

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 PXM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PXM, 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 PXM registered?

MA58 PXM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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