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HV58 UCR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,601 mi
Last recorded53,601 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,601 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 53,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,739 miles

exhaust corroded

movement in rear suspension top mountings

Fail 17 Sep 2015 45,739 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

exhaust corroded

movement in rear suspension top mountings

noise from n/s/r brake

Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,453 miles

fuel tank corroded

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,716 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

Fail 20 Sep 2013 30,716 miles

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

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,470 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 12,537 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 12,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UCR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UCR, 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 UCR registered?

HV58 UCR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is HV58 UCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 UCR shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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