MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor, multiple holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor, multiple holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill, multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside and offside front floor corroding
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front lower wing corroded
Offside rear inner arch corroded, close to prescribed area
Outer sills corroding
Surface corrosion throughout vehicle
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower wing corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Both lower sills corroding
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (165/65R13) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Slight gearbox fluid leak
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both lower sills corroding
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (165/65R13) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Slight gearbox fluid leak
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
windscreen damaged in an unswept area
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both front tyres uneven wear on edges (close to wear bars)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both front tyres uneven wear on edges (close to wear bars)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front suspension arm rear bush slightly worn
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
windscreen cracked on offside but not affecting drivers view at time of test
wiper blades split
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HV58 DHY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 HV58 DHY, 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 HV58 DHY registered?
HV58 DHY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.
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