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SA58 WPJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,248 mi
Last recorded62,248 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 WPJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 62,248 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 62,246 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 61,303 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 61,284 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch upper (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 60,470 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

vehicle floor and chassis has areas of advanced corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2019 60,466 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill behind axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

vehicle floor and chassis has areas of advanced corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2018 59,245 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 59,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on flexy part (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the rear bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the rear bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

the front exhaust mounting bracket is broken on pipe

Pass 22 Nov 2017 57,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 57,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,242 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 21 Nov 2016 55,242 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 53,668 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,457 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 45,457 miles

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,754 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,608 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 25,978 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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SA58 WPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SA58 WPJ, 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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SA58 WPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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