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MF58 FWD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,827 mi
Last recorded58,827 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 FWD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 58,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 57,412 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 57,373 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f chassis leg corroded

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 54,264 miles

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

both front chassis legs corroded

both rear sillls corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2021 54,264 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front chassis legs corroded

both rear sillls corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 52,926 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 50,871 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 46,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhesd (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis support arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis support arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 46,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhesd (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis support arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis support arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,614 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension arm chassis support arm (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner body sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension arm chassis support arm (6.1.B.2)

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2017 41,614 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension arm chassis support arm (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner body sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension arm chassis support arm (6.1.B.2)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2016 35,725 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/f bulkhead corroding (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis drop support arm (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis drop support arm (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 35,725 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/split (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s/f bulkhead corroding (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis drop support arm (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis drop support arm (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 28,986 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rust on fuel tank

Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,886 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,006 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to perish

Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,316 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 11,190 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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MF58 FWD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MF58 FWD, 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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MF58 FWD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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