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FV58 EOD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,443 mi
Last recorded95,443 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 EOD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2022 95,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Center floor corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2021 93,592 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 91,018 miles

Body corroding near fuel filler

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

Rear BOTH axle bushes have slight play

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 91,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Body corroding near fuel filler

Front Brake hose slightly twisted BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear BOTH axle bushes have slight play

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,486 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 86,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 79,814 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 79,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 73,350 miles

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted

sills and chassis corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 73,350 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted

sills and chassis corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 63,475 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 63,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,422 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,863 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 47,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2013 32,131 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,850 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,989 miles

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

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

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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FV58 EOD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FV58 EOD, 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 FV58 EOD registered?

FV58 EOD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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