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SD58 FTY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,533 mi
Last recorded60,533 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 FTY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,533 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front lower suspension arm, rear bush has drooped

Fail 14 Nov 2018 60,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front lower suspension arm, rear bush has drooped

Pass 18 Nov 2017 50,743 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 50,743 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 39,100 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 39,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 31,543 miles

clutch pipe to master cylinder is damp

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

offside front tyre is low on inner edge of tread

Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,827 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 21,651 miles

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 15 Sep 2011 16,309 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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SD58 FTY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

SD58 FTY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is SD58 FTY safe to buy?

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