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KV58 RYO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,699 mi
Last recorded72,699 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 RYO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 72,699 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill ,in door apperture (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, near axle beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill , in door apperture (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

exhaust system heavily corroded, rear mounting broken and flexible joint worn

front suspension arm front bushes , unbonding and split with slight play

fuel filter corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside door mirror damaged

power steering pipes corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,949 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,718 miles

Both front wiper blades ready for changing

Fail 24 Mar 2017 62,718 miles

Both front wiper blades ready for changing

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fitted incorrectly into mounting bracket on strut (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,872 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,730 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 48,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,228 miles

wiperblade ends split

Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,608 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,748 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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KV58 RYO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KV58 RYO, 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 KV58 RYO registered?

KV58 RYO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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The MOT history for KV58 RYO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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