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PX58 VWS

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,054 mi
Last recorded48,054 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 VWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 48,054 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 48,054 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 43,235 miles

fluctuation front brakes

hazards tell tale inoperative

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 8 Mar 2019 45,048 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fluctuation front brakes

hazards tell tale inoperative

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2017 31,832 miles

i)Off side front tyre no visible outer tread; 94% worn ii)front brake discs wearing thin iii)off side front lower suspension arm bush cracked iv)play in near side front stabiliser linkage joint.

v)Rear trailing arm bushes failing vi)off side rear tyre excessively cracked vii)off side rear roadwheel inner bead rim distorted viii)rear registration plate cracked and delaminated.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 31,832 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

i)Off side front tyre no visible outer tread; 94% worn ii)front brake discs wearing thin iii)off side front lower suspension arm bush cracked iv)play in near side front stabiliser linkage joint.

v)Rear trailing arm bushes failing vi)off side rear tyre excessively cracked vii)off side rear roadwheel inner bead rim distorted viii)rear registration plate cracked and delaminated.

Pass 3 May 2016 27,492 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 27,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing T.R.E (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing T.R.E (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 21,540 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 21,540 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 13,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 13,608 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,266 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 8,681 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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PX58 VWS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PX58 VWS, 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 PX58 VWS registered?

PX58 VWS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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