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BV58 HGY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,015 mi
Last recorded34,015 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 HGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 34,015 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 32,030 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,466 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 27,532 miles

Brake pedal loose

Fail 25 Jul 2019 27,532 miles

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

Brake pedal loose

Pass 23 Jul 2018 24,905 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 24,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 21,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,471 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 15,930 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all tyres perished

Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,930 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2014 13,111 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 13,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 10,899 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,129 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 9,129 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 6,128 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 HGY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HGY, 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 HGY registered?

BV58 HGY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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