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SK58 XAX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,020 mi
Last recorded74,020 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2017 74,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated & HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired LAMP IS DAMAGED (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATING

Pass 25 Jun 2016 69,495 miles

slight corrosion occurring under body

Fail 25 Jun 2016 69,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear small cuts not deep

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

slight corrosion occurring under body

Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise both rear tyres wearing uneaven

Fail 17 Jul 2015 67,650 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both rear tyres wearing uneaven

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,346 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,332 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 51,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 41,796 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 29,445 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XAX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

SK58 XAX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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