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MT58 AXU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,384 mi
Last recorded66,384 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT58 AXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 66,384 miles

Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated under the bonnet (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 61,975 miles

Coolant leak radiator showing sign of leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin rusting away

Fail 3 Feb 2020 61,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Coolant leak radiator showing sign of leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin rusting away

Pass 14 Jan 2019 55,942 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 55,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 53,560 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 47,708 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 42,429 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 34,920 miles

Rear coil spring corroded nearside offside (2.4.C.1b)

front nearside offside brakes slight binding

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 30,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front and rear sections deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2013 26,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside offside brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2012 24,804 miles

rear exhaust back box outer case rusting

Pass 19 Dec 2011 23,726 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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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MT58 AXU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MT58 AXU, 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 MT58 AXU registered?

MT58 AXU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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