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KY58 FVB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,610 mi
Last recorded51,610 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 FVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 51,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing non integral area corroded

Offside Front Lower wing non integral area corroded

Offside Front Wishbone rear bush deteriorating

Fail 6 Jun 2020 51,610 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing non integral area corroded

Offside Front Lower wing non integral area corroded

Offside Front Wishbone rear bush deteriorating

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 49,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2019 49,385 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2018 46,413 miles

Front Brake discs lipped and worn

General corrosion to vehicle underbody and various components

Nearside Front Outer sill showing a small corroded hole, not within a prescribed area or a load bearing part of the chassis

Offside Front Suspension arm bushes perishing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative

Rear Trailing arm bushes perishing and weak

Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,870 miles

PAS pipes heavily corroded

general underbody corroded

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and unevenly wearing inside edge

nearside front wheel trim missing

oil residue on gearbox

sills inners & outers showing corrosion

wishbone rear bushes starting to unbond and perish

Fail 7 Jun 2017 44,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

PAS pipes heavily corroded

general underbody corroded

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and unevenly wearing inside edge

nearside front wheel trim missing

oil residue on gearbox

sills inners & outers showing corrosion

wishbone rear bushes starting to unbond and perish

Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,234 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,308 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 41,308 miles

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

brake fluid level just above min

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,742 miles

both front top mounts noisey

damage to bodywork and wheel trims

engine and gearbox damp

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

items removed form drivers veiw of the road prior to test

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush unbonding

n/s/f wheel trim missing

power steering pipes corroded

slight perrishing to suspension bushes

Fail 9 Jun 2014 37,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front top mounts noisey

damage to bodywork and wheel trims

engine and gearbox damp

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

items removed form drivers veiw of the road prior to test

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush unbonding

n/s/f wheel trim missing

power steering pipes corroded

slight perrishing to suspension bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2013 32,118 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes perrished

both rear tyres cracked

slight oil leak on gear box

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,241 miles

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

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

slight fluctuation to front brakes

Fail 11 Jun 2012 29,236 miles

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

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)

slight fluctuation to front brakes

Pass 1 Sep 2011 23,353 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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KY58 FVB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KY58 FVB, 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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KY58 FVB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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