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SK58 MFO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,930 mi
Last recorded99,930 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 MFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 99,640 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 81,986 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear main axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 81,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear main axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 67,702 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear main axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

tailgate not opening but boot checked from rear seat access

Fail 17 Oct 2017 67,702 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear main axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

tailgate not opening but boot checked from rear seat access

Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,359 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 46,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,224 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,884 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,929 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 39,929 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,802 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 21,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MFO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MFO, 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 MFO registered?

SK58 MFO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is SK58 MFO safe to buy?

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