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HV58 XRX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,993 mi
Last recorded65,993 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 XRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 65,993 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 63,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 63,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 60,101 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 57,059 miles

some play in nearside top suspension mounting

Fail 6 Oct 2021 57,059 miles

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

some play in nearside top suspension mounting

Pass 17 Sep 2020 55,252 miles

some play in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 20 Sep 2019 50,903 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 42,526 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 36,165 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 28,181 miles

Both rear tyres have circumferential cracking deep in places

Nearside Wiper split but still clears

Fail 1 Sep 2016 28,181 miles

Both rear tyres have circumferential cracking deep in places

Nearside Wiper split but still clears

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2015 19,328 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2015 19,328 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on edge of tread

Pass 18 Sep 2014 16,547 miles

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Pass 16 Sep 2013 14,446 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 14,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 11,189 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 7,947 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 XRX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

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

Is HV58 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 XRX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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