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AO58 VCY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,293 mi
Last recorded32,293 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 VCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 32,293 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 32,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 29,330 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 29,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 25,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Corrosion to offside sill

Pass 15 Dec 2021 22,387 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 22,371 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play close to excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 21,014 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 19,617 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 19,594 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 17,548 miles

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

rear inner sills corroded; subframe mountings

Pass 10 Nov 2017 16,168 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 14,633 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 14,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 12,106 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes starting to tear from bonding

Fail 16 Nov 2015 12,106 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes starting to tear from bonding

Pass 18 Nov 2014 10,464 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 9,739 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 8,874 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 7,586 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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 VCY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

AO58 VCY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2008.

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