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FV58 MGY

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,080 mi
Last recorded68,080 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 MGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,080 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (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))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Around gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 68,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Around gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 45,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Around gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 65,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Quarter panel around fuel filler neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Around gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,719 miles

Corrosion around fuel cap area

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,325 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 62,325 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,123 miles

Moisture in n/s headlamp

Pass 12 Mar 2016 50,925 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 50,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,177 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,938 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 28,938 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 26,465 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 23,269 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 23,269 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MGY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MGY, 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 MGY registered?

FV58 MGY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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