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SK58 MXW

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,800 mi
Last recorded71,800 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 71,800 miles

front tyres feathering at outer edges

slight deterioration of front and rear number plates

Fail 29 Sep 2016 71,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low o/s/f head lamp aim low , adjusted to correct height during test (1.8)

front tyres feathering at outer edges

slight deterioration of front and rear number plates

Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,234 miles

front of both sills corroded

o/s/f wheel has slight buckle

slight play at o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 17 Sep 2015 63,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front of both sills corroded

o/s/f wheel has slight buckle

slight play at o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,734 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 54,734 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,924 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f seat belt slight fray

Fail 24 Sep 2013 45,923 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f seat belt slight fray

Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,270 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

crack at w/screen

exhaust system starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 2 Oct 2012 37,270 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

crack at w/screen

exhaust system starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2011 28,652 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre cracked

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 MXW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

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

Is SK58 MXW safe to buy?

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