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MJ58 FWY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,490 mi
Last recorded89,490 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 FWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2018 89,490 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm with inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel heavily corroded by the filler neck. filler neck still secure and the corrosion is just outside a prescribed area

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,826 miles

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

mil lamp on

Fail 19 Jan 2017 78,826 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

mil lamp on

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,269 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 74,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,691 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 65,335 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,222 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 62,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,280 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,296 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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MJ58 FWY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MJ58 FWY, 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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MJ58 FWY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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