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FY58 WOV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,248 mi
Last recorded24,248 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 WOV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 24,248 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 24,247 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 23,928 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 23,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 23,787 miles

Both outer sill covers corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 22,516 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 22,513 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axe; hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 21,766 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 20,860 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 20,859 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 20,005 miles

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

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

light corrosion on both outer sill

light corrosion underside

Pass 10 Oct 2018 19,126 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 18,310 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 17,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 16,589 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 15,733 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 15,016 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 14,276 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 8,672 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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FY58 WOV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc 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 FY58 WOV, 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 FY58 WOV registered?

FY58 WOV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is FY58 WOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 WOV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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