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MK58 ARO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,169 mi
Last recorded81,169 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 ARO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 81,169 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A PILLAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 81,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A PILLAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 78,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 78,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 76,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 76,412 miles

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 Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 71,327 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 May 2018 66,025 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,490 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 53,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear tryer wall cracking

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,238 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 41,746 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 35,463 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,449 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,454 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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MK58 ARO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK58 ARO, 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 ARO registered?

MK58 ARO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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