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SK58 NBA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,521 mi
Last recorded65,521 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 NBA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2019 65,521 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre four nails in same tyre ()

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 56,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 56,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,433 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 50,426 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,948 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,568 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front susp bushes starting to spilt

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,460 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 42,460 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 36,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,950 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 NBA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NBA, 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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SK58 NBA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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