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SK58 KNZ

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,144 mi
Last recorded63,144 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 KNZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 63,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 63,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill by suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill by suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 56,377 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres bald on inner tread

Fail 29 May 2018 56,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s and o/s front tyres bald on inner tread

Pass 24 May 2017 48,103 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 39,630 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall badly perished

power steering pipe on the n/s badly corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 39,630 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall badly perished

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

power steering pipe on the n/s badly corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 32,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2015 32,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 25,454 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 25,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 23,312 miles

n/s/f tyre is slightly perished

o/s/r shockabsorber is damp

Pass 5 Sep 2012 16,378 miles

n/s/f lower suspention arm has a worn bush

Pass 3 Sep 2011 11,378 miles

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 KNZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

SK58 KNZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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