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SK58 VWU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,539 mi
Last recorded84,539 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 84,539 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 84,537 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced most rear of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer insecure end of chassis corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of exahust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 78,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,593 miles

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 67,340 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 67,340 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,208 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 61,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 59,732 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished/split

Pass 22 May 2014 55,456 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 55,456 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 49,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear exhaust hanger corroded but still supporting exhaust system

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,192 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system after flexi joint slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 40,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system after flexi joint slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,675 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 30,589 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 VWU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

SK58 VWU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SK58 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK58 VWU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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