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BV58 PTY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,587 mi
Last recorded79,587 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 79,587 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,497 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both inner (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 78,497 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyre worn in inner shoulder

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both inner (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,176 miles

Battery/ generator light on

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg under drivers seat area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 73,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part catching road wheel (when front axle raised) (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near front subframe securing bolt (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure ball joint - split pin missing (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery/ generator light on

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg under drivers seat area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,501 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. footbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 68,501 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working hi vis (1.2.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. footbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,771 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 55,437 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 51,635 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,862 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 30,138 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 PTY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PTY, 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 PTY registered?

BV58 PTY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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