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SK58 XCN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,736 mi
Last recorded46,736 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,736 miles

Engine MIL light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 46,736 miles

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

Engine MIL light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,403 miles

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn

Fail 2 Oct 2014 44,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn

Pass 21 May 2013 41,799 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 41,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,387 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 41,387 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,486 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 XCN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc 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 XCN, 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 XCN registered?

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

Is SK58 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK58 XCN 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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