CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN58 OVK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,444 mi
Last recorded142,444 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 OVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 142,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 124,571 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole under car corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 108,321 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 93,055 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 93,051 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 84,606 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 71,010 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,935 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 55,935 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 45,654 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s rear tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,654 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

o/s rear tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 36,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,631 miles

n/s rear and spare tyre poor

o/s front lower arm rear bush poor

Fail 22 Aug 2011 30,631 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

n/s rear and spare tyre poor

o/s front lower arm rear bush poor

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN58 OVK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BN58 OVK, 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

How do I check the history of BN58 OVK?

You can check the full history of BN58 OVK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN58 OVK registered?

BN58 OVK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is BN58 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 OVK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN58 OVK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN58 OVK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.