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MJ58 OWF

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,074 mi
Last recorded75,074 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 OWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 75,074 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody sign of corrosion rear axle sills rear,sills repaired poorly , heavily undersealed .

Pass 25 May 2021 66,708 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 66,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 60,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded CORRODED AND INSECURE (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 60,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded CORRODED AND INSECURE (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 55,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2019 55,842 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 52,981 miles

Offside Rear tyre stepped

Pass 19 May 2017 49,107 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 44,869 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 27 May 2015 41,519 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 37,976 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on edges

Pass 31 May 2013 32,671 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 30,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 30,134 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 20,062 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 OWF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc 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 MJ58 OWF, 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 OWF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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