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SK58 LYZ

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,663 mi
Last recorded63,663 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 63,663 miles

both rear inner panels corroded and hole

Fail 10 Dec 2021 63,275 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 56,203 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer skin sill weak

Pass 28 May 2019 47,043 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 47,040 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,858 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 43,853 miles

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%

Pass 9 May 2017 38,755 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2017 38,750 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2016 33,644 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 33,640 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 27,408 miles

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

gear selector seal leaking oil

Pass 12 May 2014 24,427 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 21,228 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

offside inner wing shield loose

Fail 17 May 2013 21,223 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 21,213 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 15,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 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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