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MK58 AMU

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,891 mi
Last recorded102,891 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 AMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 102,891 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 102,891 miles

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 100,350 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 88,110 miles

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 65,682 miles

Front brakes juddering, discs heavily lipped

movement in rear axle, bushes deteriorated / cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2016 65,682 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear tyres heavily cracked, cords visible (4.1.D.1b)

Front brakes juddering, discs heavily lipped

movement in rear axle, bushes deteriorated / cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,841 miles

Engine oil level below minimum

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre perishing / cracking

Offside rear tyre perishing / cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,307 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,287 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 37,287 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,363 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

coolent leak on water pump and thermosat housing

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

Fail 30 Aug 2012 28,363 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

coolent leak on water pump and thermosat housing

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,176 miles

offside front tyre slight cut in sidewall

tyre size 165 65 13 T

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and cut in sidewall

Fail 15 Sep 2011 21,175 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and cut in sidewall

offside front tyre slight cut in sidewall

tyre size 165 65 13 T

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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MK58 AMU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MK58 AMU, 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 MK58 AMU registered?

MK58 AMU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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