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MA58 UWJ

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,024 mi
Last recorded67,024 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 UWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,024 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 60,857 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 60,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

bonnet secondery catch defective

fuel filter corroded

oil filter corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,294 miles

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

bonnet safety catch out of allignment

fuel filter corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2017 53,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread has flat spots (4.1.E.1)

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

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

bonnet safety catch out of allignment

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2016 48,613 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on the 1.6mm legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,188 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 2 Jul 2015 44,182 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 11 Jun 2014 37,224 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet safety catch not catching

Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,224 miles

bonnet safety catch not catching

Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 18,751 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 6 Jul 2012 18,751 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2011 9,910 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 UWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

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

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