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AO58 FVM

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

35,528 mi
Last recorded35,528 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 FVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 35,528 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 35,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 33,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 33,933 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 32,864 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 31,499 miles

General corrosion

Nearside front lower arm bush split

Pass 3 Jul 2019 29,129 miles

General corrosion

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush split

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge and perished advise replacement

Fail 3 Jul 2019 29,100 miles

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

General corrosion

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush split

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge and perished advise replacement

Pass 15 May 2018 27,826 miles

Nearside Front Outer edge of tyre slightly worn

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 May 2018 27,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer edge of tyre slightly worn

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2017 27,153 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 26,149 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 26,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 25,106 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,022 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 22,022 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,527 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 16,613 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 15,155 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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AO58 FVM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO58 FVM, 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 AO58 FVM registered?

AO58 FVM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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