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SK58 MXV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,304 mi
Last recorded62,304 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 62,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 62,240 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 61,943 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 61,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 61,571 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 61,570 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective no catch (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,748 miles

offside and nearside rear floors corroded

offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 58,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside sills corroded

offside and nearside rear floors corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,168 miles

Offside and nearside sills corroded

steering coupling has slight play

Fail 1 Oct 2016 54,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside centre floor (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside and nearside sills corroded

steering coupling has slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,107 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,728 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 31,471 miles

Footbrake travel advised at time of test ( bleed of braking system following brake pad replacement is advised )(

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

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

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

Tyre pressure check is advised at time of test ( offside rear tyre being run under-inflated )

Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,703 miles

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

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

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

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 MXV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

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

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