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BV58 HHF

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,584 mi
Last recorded92,584 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 HHF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 92,584 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 92,584 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 90,547 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 88,459 miles

n/s/f sill covered heavily with sealant

o/s/r inner wheel arch covered heavily with sealant

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2023 88,459 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f sill covered heavily with sealant

o/s/r inner wheel arch covered heavily with sealant

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2022 85,259 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 82,065 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust fixings heavily corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 82,065 miles

Brake cable insecure both (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust fixings heavily corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 79,005 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,288 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 75,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 64,418 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 64,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,199 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 54,160 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.

n/s and o/s/f suspension arm front bushes are splitting and have slight movement.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,018 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 43,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush debonded (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 27,690 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 27,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 20,878 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AND BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,329 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,844 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 HHF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HHF, 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 HHF registered?

BV58 HHF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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