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SK58 XBC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,325 mi
Last recorded63,325 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2020 63,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ns sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ns floor pan 2 parts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced os sill 3 parts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced osf floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating nsf and osf (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength os r inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion noted to pas pipes

exhaust blowing at front flexi

lift noted to front strut mounts

no plate inop

nsf tyre worn below limit on inner edge but step tread

travel noted to foot brake

Pass 9 Jan 2019 59,559 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 55,565 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 51,263 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 46,381 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 46,380 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,780 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 43,780 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,915 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2013 36,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2012 34,462 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 30,377 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 XBC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

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

Is SK58 XBC safe to buy?

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