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BV58 CXW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,618 mi
Last recorded67,618 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 CXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,618 miles

Front n/s/f and o/s/f floor corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2019 67,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front n/s/f and o/s/f floor corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,097 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 58,823 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,191 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 54,034 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front both front brake discs look very thin.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn on edges. that is what is close to legal limits 165/65r13t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2014 44,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyre walls have visable cracks

Pass 31 Jul 2013 37,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,935 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 25,024 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BV58 CXW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV58 CXW, 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 BV58 CXW registered?

BV58 CXW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is BV58 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 CXW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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