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BV58 GSY

2008 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,527 mi
Last recorded54,527 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 GSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 54,527 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,483 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,606 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 47,606 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 41,109 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 41,109 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,481 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 28,481 miles

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

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

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 GSY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GSY, 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

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What year was BV58 GSY registered?

BV58 GSY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is BV58 GSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 GSY shows 9 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.

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