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KV58 YJT

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,558 mi
Last recorded77,558 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 YJT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis - inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 77,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis - inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,113 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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 Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 tyre just legal (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre just legal (4.1.E.1)

both front floor sections corrroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 73,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 tyre just legal (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre just legal (4.1.E.1)

both front floor sections corrroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre badly crazed

Fail 26 Apr 2016 69,966 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre badly crazed

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,256 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,431 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 45,266 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 45,266 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,777 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 34,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YJT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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