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SD58 GXW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,442 mi
Last recorded47,442 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 GXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 47,442 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 47,442 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 47,440 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated large hole front floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill many holes full length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 45,068 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 42,182 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 42,180 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill next to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 35,293 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 35,293 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front CHASSIS RUSTY

Pass 21 Sep 2018 34,806 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 34,803 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords crack in tread deep in parts to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 33,283 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,304 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,241 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,276 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,408 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,956 miles

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

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

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 GXW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SD58 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

SD58 GXW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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