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SD58 WGX

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,293 mi
Last recorded81,293 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 WGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,293 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 May 2017 68,566 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 63,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 52,592 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r wheel rim inner side dented

Fail 3 Aug 2015 52,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r wheel rim inner side dented

Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,929 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,203 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 42,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,234 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 39,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 35,795 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 35,795 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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 WGX is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SD58 WGX?

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What year was SD58 WGX registered?

SD58 WGX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is SD58 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD58 WGX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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