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KV58 YHR

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,921 mi
Last recorded65,921 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 YHR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,921 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 57,364 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,250 miles

front suspension sub frames nearside and offside mountings have advanced corrosion to them

nearside fron t lower suspension arm rear mounting bush debonding.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 51,247 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front suspension sub frames nearside and offside mountings have advanced corrosion to them.

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is debonding.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,776 miles

nearside fornt tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Jan 2013 35,274 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 35,272 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH front tyres are deteriorating.

Both front brake discs are in a poor condition.

Longish foot brake travel.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 27,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,440 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,332 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 YHR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV58 YHR registered?

KV58 YHR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is KV58 YHR safe to buy?

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