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MA58 UOJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,096 mi
Last recorded58,096 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 UOJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2022 58,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust corroded

Fuel filter corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 53,979 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 53,979 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 48,564 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 45,094 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 39,914 miles

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

advise 4 wheel alignment

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,252 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 33,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,013 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,607 miles

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 23,745 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Fail 5 Sep 2013 23,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2012 20,448 miles

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

slight oil leak from the gear change oil seeal

Pass 8 Sep 2011 16,430 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 UOJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UOJ, 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 UOJ registered?

MA58 UOJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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