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BV58 WFK

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,165 mi
Last recorded71,165 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,165 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 67,612 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroding-not yet holed or excessive

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

Offside Rear sill backing corroding-not yet holed or excessive

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion forming n/s door step/sill

corrosion forming o/s/f chassis under wheel arch-not yet holed or excessive

oil leak on engine

Fail 30 Oct 2023 67,612 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front floor corroding-not yet holed or excessive

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

Offside Rear sill backing corroding-not yet holed or excessive

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion forming n/s door step/sill

corrosion forming o/s/f chassis under wheel arch-not yet holed or excessive

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Oct 2022 63,533 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 59,423 miles

Nearside Rear wishbone front bush slightly deteriorating

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 59,423 miles

Nearside Rear wishbone front bush slightly deteriorating

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,507 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 53,035 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 46,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 46,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 40,137 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 40,137 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 34,539 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 34,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 28,585 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 21,023 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 17,348 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 11,228 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 9,486 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 WFK 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 73.7%.

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 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 WFK, 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 WFK registered?

BV58 WFK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is BV58 WFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 WFK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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