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MJ58 YZH

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

70,653 mi
Last recorded70,653 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 YZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 70,653 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 65,118 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 65,118 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 52,358 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewalls (underinflated) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside parking brake low effort

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuff marks (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 52,358 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and centre brackets broken and rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewalls (underinflated) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside parking brake low effort

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuff marks (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 49,818 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside hand brake cable bracket broken

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, both (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

scuff marks on front windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2021 42,366 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

general suspension corrosion

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2021 42,366 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

general suspension corrosion

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 42,015 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 39,785 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage all front bumper / bonnet damaged (6.1.C.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp insecure n/s and o/s (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s and age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 35,710 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper marks n/s and o/s (8.3.1a)

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracked and side wall slight scrapped on curb/ cuts (4.1.E.1)

engine breather pipes split

Fail 18 Jan 2017 35,710 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper marks n/s and o/s (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracked and side wall slight scrapped on curb/ cuts (4.1.E.1)

engine breather pipes split

Pass 18 Jan 2016 31,718 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 31,718 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 27,912 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 27,912 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 19,427 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 19,427 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 13,437 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 YZH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

MJ58 YZH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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