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HY58 MWP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,653 mi
Last recorded45,653 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 MWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 45,653 miles

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

Nearside Front door pillar corroded, not considered excessive

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

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

corrosion too undercarriage, not considered excessive

Pass 7 Dec 2018 41,090 miles

Nearside Front wiper end rubber slight split

rear wiper rubber is missing

Pass 13 Nov 2017 36,430 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Dec 2016 32,729 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

very slight play in n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 10 Dec 2015 27,379 miles

Front brake discs and pads wearing close to service limits

Light corrosion to front subframe mountings and rear inner sills

Fail 10 Dec 2015 27,379 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs and pads wearing close to service limits

Light corrosion to front subframe mountings and rear inner sills

Pass 4 Dec 2014 20,431 miles

Both rear tyre carcases badly deteriorated

Noise from both front macpherson strut mounts when turned lock to lock

Some deterioration to front suspension arm bushes

Some deterioration to front suspension arm inner bushes

Some uneven wear and carcass deterioration to o/s/f tyre

Some wear to o/s/r macpherson strut top

Fail 4 Dec 2014 20,431 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyre carcases badly deteriorated

Noise from both front macpherson strut mounts when turned lock to lock

Some deterioration to front suspension arm bushes

Some deterioration to front suspension arm inner bushes

Some uneven wear and carcass deterioration to o/s/f tyre

Some wear to o/s/r macpherson strut top

Pass 2 Dec 2013 14,459 miles

Light corrosion to front subframe and chassis

Some deterioration to both o/s and n/s/r tyre carcasses

Pass 11 Dec 2012 8,681 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 7,988 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 6,621 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 MWP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MWP, 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 MWP registered?

HY58 MWP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 October 2008.

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