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SD58 CLF

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,815 mi
Last recorded37,815 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 CLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,815 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 32,720 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear perished sidewall not showing cords

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear perished sidewall not showing cords

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 31,064 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 22 Oct 2013 28,603 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 23 Oct 2012 23,909 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)

rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2011 19,284 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 19,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SD58 CLF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD58 CLF, 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 SD58 CLF registered?

SD58 CLF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is SD58 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD58 CLF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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