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HY58 JBV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,901 mi
Last recorded35,901 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 JBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 35,901 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 31,863 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 25,699 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 21,686 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 16,966 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 16,030 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 16,030 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 15,150 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 14,184 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 13,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 12,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Aug 2015 11,648 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 10,746 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 9,413 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 8,119 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 6,320 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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HY58 JBV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HY58 JBV, 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 HY58 JBV registered?

HY58 JBV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is HY58 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY58 JBV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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