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SK58 NDD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,012 mi
Last recorded77,012 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 NDD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 77,012 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 77,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,278 miles

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

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

underside corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,301 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 72,300 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 72,192 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 72,192 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 71,987 miles

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

General surface corrosion to sills.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 71,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General surface corrosion to sills.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 69,790 miles

both under sills corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 69,786 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

both under sills corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 64,654 miles

Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended both rear axle front bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer cv boot worn

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers worn

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 58,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,739 miles

front lower arm rear bushes separating from pins

front tyres worn on inner edge

power assisted steering pipes slightly corroded

slight movement in rear axle bushes

Fail 23 Dec 2014 51,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front lower arm rear bushes separating from pins

front tyres worn on inner edge

power assisted steering pipes slightly corroded

slight movement in rear axle bushes

Pass 18 Jan 2014 45,016 miles

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

nsr axle bush worn not resulting in excessive movement

osr axle bush worn not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 18 Jan 2014 45,016 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

nsr axle bush worn not resulting in excessive movement

osr axle bush worn not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,777 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,485 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 NDD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NDD, 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 NDD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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