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BV58 WDR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,457 mi
Last recorded82,457 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 82,457 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 82,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 80,767 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 80,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165.65.13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,042 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 66,671 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside+offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 66,671 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.44mm (165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked (165/65/13

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside+offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 53,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 53,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 43,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 43,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,421 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 33,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,318 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 25,318 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 7,088 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 WDR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WDR, 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 WDR registered?

BV58 WDR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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