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MF58 KXV

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,310 mi
Last recorded52,310 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 KXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 52,310 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 52,296 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 44,081 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 38,591 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 38,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,523 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 34,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 30,668 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS NOISY

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,406 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 26,406 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,075 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 22,075 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 17,315 miles

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

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 KXV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MF58 KXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF58 KXV registered?

MF58 KXV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is MF58 KXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 KXV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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