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MJ58 OVV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,861 mi
Last recorded61,861 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 OVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 61,861 miles

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

various sections of the chassis starting to corrode but no serious corrosion found at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2018 61,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

various sections of the chassis starting to corrode but no serious corrosion found at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,266 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 58,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,333 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 53,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 47,683 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 42,620 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 42,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 35,866 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,566 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 29,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 22,013 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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MJ58 OVV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MJ58 OVV, 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 MJ58 OVV registered?

MJ58 OVV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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