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HV58 UAY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,157 mi
Last recorded48,157 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,157 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 48,155 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 38,859 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 35,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2015 32,701 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,186 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 25,810 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,261 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 18,223 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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HV58 UAY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HV58 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

HV58 UAY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is HV58 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 UAY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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