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SK58 XAZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,876 mi
Last recorded81,876 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 81,876 miles

exhaust shield loose

Fail 5 Jul 2018 81,859 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

exhaust shield loose

Pass 15 Jul 2017 76,559 miles

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

underbody has been undersealed used projection tool noprojection visable

Fail 15 Jul 2017 76,555 miles

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

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

underbody has been undersealed used projection tool noprojection visable

Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,517 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly x2 (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 76,517 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly x2 (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,120 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 74,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 63,345 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 XAZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK58 XAZ registered?

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

Is SK58 XAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK58 XAZ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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