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SK58 HMC

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,692 mi
Last recorded43,692 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 HMC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2021 43,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill area less than 30 cm from subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner floor area at subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 33,065 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 33,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 32,280 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 32,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both rear bushes (2.5.A.3a)

Rear both rear handbrake cables corroded

centre section exhaust bracket corroded

exhaust flexi worn

fuel tank corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front subframe mountings corroded

nearside front and both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,144 miles

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

both wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 17 Sep 2015 21,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,240 miles

some corrosion on front chassi

wipers starting to streak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 12,723 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)

fuel tank corroded in places

offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2012 10,073 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)

osr tyre has cut in sidewall

scratches osr bumper

Pass 4 Oct 2011 7,275 miles

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)

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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SK58 HMC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SK58 HMC, 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 SK58 HMC registered?

SK58 HMC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SK58 HMC safe to buy?

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