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MA58 VBL

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,833 mi
Last recorded31,833 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 VBL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 31,833 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts & o/s/r perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (strong advisory) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front sills & o/s/f chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 31,186 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front inner sills plus o/s chassis leg .. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side .. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 31,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts ... (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front inner sills plus o/s chassis leg .. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side .. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 30,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

minor oil leak gearbox area

Fail 26 Aug 2021 30,506 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

minor oil leak gearbox area

Pass 12 Aug 2020 30,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 29,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front subframe area where bolts attach to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,092 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front subframe security bolts area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 29,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm sidewall cracks/cuts/perished.. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front subframe security bolts area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 28,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 26,627 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear) bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre 1.6mm and perished

offside front tyre close to limit and perished

Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,183 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm and perished

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 11 Aug 2014 23,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,439 miles

165/65/13T

offside rear tyre perished(no cords)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,641 miles

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

Oil leak

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 VBL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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