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BV58 WFF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,360 mi
Last recorded71,360 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 71,360 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRAL FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRAL FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRE OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRE OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,788 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 56,846 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 45,762 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 45,762 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Mounting broken, tied up. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose/insecure.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 41,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 41,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 39,937 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in strut top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, separated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 37,739 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,088 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 30,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 30,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,767 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 5 Mar 2016 28,286 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,625 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,518 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 22,160 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 17 Mar 2012 20,686 miles

both front tyres starting to deteriate on outside edge

front brake discs starting to corrode inside face

Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,233 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 WFF 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFF, 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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BV58 WFF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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