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MX58 WGW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,887 mi
Last recorded36,887 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 WGW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2019 36,887 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

cills corroded

fuel cap surround corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 34,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 34,214 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blades worn and split. Advise replacing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre - Age related splits in rubber. Advise new tyre 165/65 R13 77T

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Fuel filler cap 1/4 panel area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre - Age related splits in rubber. Advise new tyre 165/65 R13 77T

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Under floor / chassis areas corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 31,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blades worn and split. Advise replacing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre - Age related splits in rubber. Advise new tyre 165/65 R13 77T

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Fuel filler cap 1/4 panel area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Relocate correctly (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre - Age related splits in rubber. Advise new tyre 165/65 R13 77T

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Under floor / chassis areas corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,032 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking and perishing 165/65/13

o/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,264 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 22,211 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 17,950 miles

Brake pedasl travels a lot but still has reserv e travel

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 12,674 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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MX58 WGW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MX58 WGW, 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 MX58 WGW registered?

MX58 WGW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is MX58 WGW safe to buy?

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