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HV58 JWK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,415 mi
Last recorded114,415 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 JWK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 114,415 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 100,002 miles

Nearside Front Bumper slightly damage

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Screen washer bottle cap missing

Pass 21 Sep 2021 94,450 miles

Rear corrosion has started underneath the car on the lower seals

Fail 21 Sep 2021 94,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear corrosion has started underneath the car on the lower seals

Pass 25 Sep 2020 85,452 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 79,884 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 79,884 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 74,637 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 74,637 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 67,769 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 57,582 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 42,135 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 27,013 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2013 22,023 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 22,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 17,066 miles

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush starting to perish.

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 17,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush starting to perish.

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,353 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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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HV58 JWK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV58 JWK, 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 JWK registered?

HV58 JWK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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