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BN58 SVG

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,459 mi
Last recorded84,459 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 SVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 84,459 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill bad condition (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill bad condition (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 84,456 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt check c/v looks very dry (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin seem on minimum must be checked with outher repair. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill bad condition (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill bad condition (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 70,442 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 70,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 59,010 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security signs of corrosion inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes starting to separate from housing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 52,136 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 52,136 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Non-mandatory wiper blade defective

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 50,840 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 48,581 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 46,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing/wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing/wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 46,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing/wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing/wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front and nearside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,151 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 36,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 13 May 2015 36,488 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 34,288 miles
Fail 15 May 2014

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 31,980 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 30,064 miles

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

Outer Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,484 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 28,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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BN58 SVG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SVG, 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 BN58 SVG registered?

BN58 SVG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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