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BV58 NYT

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,255 mi
Last recorded174,255 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 174,255 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS+NS Sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 157,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 157,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 138,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 138,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wiper rubbers split

Pass 13 Jun 2017 117,468 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 117,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 99,696 miles

Spare tyre defective wheel rim damaged ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 99,696 miles

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

Spare tyre defective wheel rim damaged ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 82,250 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 63,173 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 63,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,839 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 34,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,380 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 NYT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NYT, 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 NYT registered?

BV58 NYT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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