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SK58 KPN

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,320 mi
Last recorded68,320 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 KPN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2023 68,320 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Heat shield loose/insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - worn on edges and cracking on tread - at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,124 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - at 3mm - 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Run Flat Damage Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 52,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Run Flat Damage Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 52,078 miles

Coolant leak signs of coolant leak around thermostat housing ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and cracking on tread - 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged - shows signs of run-flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

fuel tank corroded

nearside front strut top mount has slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2020 52,078 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (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))

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

Coolant leak signs of coolant leak around thermostat housing ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and cracking on tread - 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged - shows signs of run-flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective spare wheel flat ()

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

fuel tank corroded

nearside front strut top mount has slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,327 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear Axle Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Clutch Release Bearing Noisy

Coolant Level Low Residue at Coolant Thermostat Housing Area

Exhaust System Heavily Corroded

Fuel Tank Corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre Showing Signs of Run Flat Damage

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Chassis Legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 47,327 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill/Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear Axle Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Clutch Release Bearing Noisy

Coolant Level Low Residue at Coolant Thermostat Housing Area

Exhaust System Heavily Corroded

Fuel Tank Corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre Showing Signs of Run Flat Damage

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Chassis Legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 44,372 miles

Engine Management Light on Dash

Exhaust System Corroded Throughout

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre Has Runflat Damage on Sidewalls

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Axle Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 44,372 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Engine Management Light on Dash

Exhaust System Corroded Throughout

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre Has Runflat Damage on Sidewalls

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Axle Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,359 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 34,916 miles

bonnet catch

exhaust condition

Pass 22 Nov 2012 29,985 miles

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

exhaust condition

rear no plate

Pass 28 Nov 2011 25,242 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 KPN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KPN, 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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SK58 KPN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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