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BV58 DBO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,629 mi
Last recorded110,629 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 DBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 110,629 miles

both front floor pans corroding

nearside rear tyre has distorsion and inner tread wear developing

oil leqaks around engine

Fail 26 Nov 2018 110,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front floor pans corroding

nearside rear tyre has distorsion and inner tread wear developing

oil leqaks around engine

Pass 28 Nov 2017 104,467 miles

Nearside Rear Upper suspension mount has slight play

Nearside Rear fuel flap area rusted and corroded

Offside Rear Upper suspension upper mounting has slight play

both inner sills rusted

Fail 28 Nov 2017 104,466 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn badly on inner edge nearly to cord (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper suspension mount has slight play

Nearside Rear fuel flap area rusted and corroded

Offside Rear Upper suspension upper mounting has slight play

both inner sills rusted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,228 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear axle bushes have some play

Pass 2 Dec 2015 94,167 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 94,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,528 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,419 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,536 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,203 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 DBO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DBO, 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 DBO registered?

BV58 DBO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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