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HV58 YGG

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,886 mi
Last recorded72,886 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2025 72,886 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 70,595 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 58,627 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front corroded frame

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 49,483 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 49,483 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 45,974 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Floor/Rear Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust Mount Deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2020 43,564 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills/ floor pans corroded next to lower arm rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 42,183 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,158 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 38,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre Perished Around Tread

Offside Front Tyre Perished Around Tread

Fail 25 Jul 2016 35,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre Perished Around Tread

Offside Front Tyre Perished Around Tread

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,109 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,169 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,581 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,616 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 YGG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YGG, 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 YGG registered?

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

Is HV58 YGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 YGG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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