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SK58 MXR

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,701 mi
Last recorded59,701 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 MXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2019 59,701 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

inner sills corroded

osr tyre perrished

springs weak

Pass 5 Jan 2018 55,238 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 55,238 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,500 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear main mounting`s (2.4.F.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge`s (4.1.E.1)

both inner/outer sills corroded and weak

exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,500 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear main mounting`s (2.4.F.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

axhaust corroded and weak

both inner/outer sills corroded and weak

Fail 6 Jan 2017 50,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone mounting`s . all 4 adrift from arm`s (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear main mounting`s (2.4.F.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

axhaust corroded and weak

both inner/outer sills corroded and weak

Pass 7 Jan 2016 46,264 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone r/mounting split (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone f/mounting split (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle main mountings (2.4.F.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 46,264 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone r/mounting split (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone f/mounting split (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle main mountings (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 40,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 35,387 miles

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

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,009 miles

exhaust tatty and corroded

rear tyres perrished

Fail 20 Sep 2012 30,009 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust tatty and corroded

rear tyres perrished

Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,934 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 MXR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

SK58 MXR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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