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BV58 PVW

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,958 mi
Last recorded76,958 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 PVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 76,958 miles

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills/floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 76,951 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ quarter pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 75,188 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills/ rear bumper brackets (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2021 75,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

osf seat access to rear broke passenger side working

Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented in 2 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 72,172 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented in 2 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 68,659 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 68,655 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced fuel filler corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear rear chassis rail /exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2018 63,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

condensation in both headlamps

corrosion around fuel cap

corrosion osf door edge

corrosion to ns door edge

general corrosion to underside

Fail 19 Oct 2018 63,577 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

condensation in both headlamps

corrosion around fuel cap

corrosion osf door edge

corrosion to ns door edge

general corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,217 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 59,217 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,783 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 40,802 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 31,410 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 31,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,848 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 19,313 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 12,657 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 PVW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

BV58 PVW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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