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BV58 CYW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,751 mi
Last recorded41,751 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 41,751 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering is stiff on lock to lock

Pass 22 Jun 2022 39,844 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 38,355 miles

light corrosion to both rear sill ends

slight movement in both rear axel front bushes

Fail 23 Jun 2021 38,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

light corrosion to both rear sill ends

slight movement in both rear axel front bushes

Pass 12 Aug 2020 37,836 miles

both sides rear axle front bushes worn

centre exhaust joint corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2020 37,831 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both sides rear axle front bushes worn

centre exhaust joint corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,193 miles

both rear axle front bushes worn

both sides rear inner sills corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 37,193 miles

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

both sides rear inner sills corroded

both rear axle front bushes worn

Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,567 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread edges

both rear axle front large bushes slightly worn

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

n/s inner cv boot and n/s rack boot contaminated with grease

Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,473 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,333 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 32,333 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,612 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,104 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 25,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,589 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 21,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 17,439 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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BV58 CYW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BV58 CYW, 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 CYW registered?

BV58 CYW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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