MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear inner panels corroded and hole
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear inner panels corroded and hole
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front outer skin sill weak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
both outer sills corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
imbalance on front brakes of 39%
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
gear shaft selector seal leaking oil
nearside front tyre is bald on inside edge
spare tyre flat
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
gear shaft selector seal leaking oil
nearside front tyre is bald on inside edge
spare tyre flat
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
gear selector seal leaking oil
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
both front tyres are worn on inside edges
fuel filter is corroded
gearshaft selector seal leaking oil
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
fuel filter corroded
offside inner wing shield loose
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
fuel filter corroded
offside inner wing shield loose
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SK58 LYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 LYZ, 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 LYZ registered?
SK58 LYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2008.
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