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MJ58 UNB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

92,464 mi
Last recorded92,464 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 UNB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 92,464 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust fouling underside

wear noted in n/s/f steering tie bar ( possibly loose advise investigation)

Fail 19 Jan 2026 92,464 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable corroded and holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust fouling underside

wear noted in n/s/f steering tie bar ( possibly loose advise investigation)

Pass 31 Jan 2025 87,929 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 87,928 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,820 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 80,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,604 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 76,604 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 73,499 miles

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

rear axle corroded strong advise

Fail 24 Jan 2022 73,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

rear axle corroded strong advise

Pass 1 Feb 2021 69,983 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 67,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded.

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension componants.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 63,848 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 63,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in shoulder tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear in shoulder tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 63,666 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 31 Jan 2019 63,666 miles

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

Offside Front tyre nail in tread and wearing outer edge

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2018 62,398 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 62,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 61,464 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 61,464 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,771 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,377 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 47,786 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,341 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 43,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Dec 2011 35,879 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 35,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 UNB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 UNB, 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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What year was MJ58 UNB registered?

MJ58 UNB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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