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SD58 HAE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,669 mi
Last recorded38,669 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 38,669 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded in places (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

evidence of underbody corrosion in places.

wipers are slightly smeary.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 38,669 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bushes on both arms badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength support leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak & has no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at rear of front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside rack end has excessive play. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded in places (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

evidence of underbody corrosion in places.

wipers are slightly smeary.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,586 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 33,586 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced pillar area holed and corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 32,072 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,410 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting point on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting point on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 27,370 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting point on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting point on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,719 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 18,502 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 18,502 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 14,737 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 10,694 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 27 Sep 2011 7,498 miles

Offside 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 HAE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HAE, 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 HAE registered?

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

Is SD58 HAE safe to buy?

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