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SK58 XPC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,994 mi
Last recorded85,994 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 85,994 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underbody has Corrosion all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 85,994 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underbody has Corrosion all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,724 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under vehicle corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 83,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under vehicle corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,864 miles

under car corroding

Fail 2 Aug 2019 81,853 miles

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

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

under car corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,966 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 77,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 74,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,416 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 71,458 miles

exhaust corroded

underbody and sills corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,679 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 62,760 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 62,602 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2013 54,423 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 54,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 May 2012 46,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 46,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2011 38,663 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 XPC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XPC, 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 XPC registered?

SK58 XPC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is SK58 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK58 XPC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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