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HV58 WUB

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,554 mi
Last recorded93,554 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 WUB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2022 93,554 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back panel, behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 88,847 miles

Rear Rear Tyres perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 88,841 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear Tyres perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 84,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back panel behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 73,465 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 73,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,460 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 73,460 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,877 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,924 miles

Nearside Front chassis rail corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished.

bonnet handle broken.

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 66,924 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front chassis rail corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished.

bonnet handle broken.

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,802 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 55,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch operation noisey

rear tyres 2008. heavy age cracking.

Fail 29 Jan 2015 55,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch operation noisey

rear tyres 2008. heavy age cracking.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,251 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 45,510 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,466 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 WUB is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WUB, 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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HV58 WUB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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