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SD58 KHO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,177 mi
Last recorded55,177 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 KHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 55,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holes to sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low.

Damage to boot and boot floor.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck corroded. ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 54,630 miles

Both outer sill at front corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear bumper insecure

Rear end damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2018 54,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both outer sill at front corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear bumper insecure

Rear end damaged

Rear exhaust hanger broken off

Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,068 miles

coolant leak

front reg stating to de laminate

noise at n/s/f wheel

sills starting to corrode

Fail 3 Apr 2017 49,068 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak

front reg stating to de laminate

noise at n/s/f wheel

sills starting to corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2016 42,443 miles

front both sills starting to corrode

front lower arm bushes starting to split

o/s/f alloy slight buckle

Fail 25 Mar 2016 42,443 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

front both sills starting to corrode

front lower arm bushes starting to split

o/s/f alloy slight buckle

Pass 3 Apr 2015 36,894 miles

both front lower arm (rear) bushes splitting

front reg starting to de laminate

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 3 Apr 2015 36,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

both front lower arm (rear) bushes splitting

front reg starting to de laminate

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 11 Apr 2014 32,965 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 32,965 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,131 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,838 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 30 May 2012 17,992 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 14,865 miles

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 KHO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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