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MV58 NEU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,764 mi
Last recorded60,764 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 NEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 60,764 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 60,664 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 56,287 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 55,980 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2022 55,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 51,304 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 51,304 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 50,306 miles

both facing panels rusty

both front floors rusty

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 May 2020 50,304 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both facing panels rusty

both front floors rusty

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,630 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,379 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,956 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 39,956 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

tyre worn on inner edge 165/60r14

Pass 6 Sep 2016 37,663 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has minor cracking

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has minor cracking

coolant level low

Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,836 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres have minor cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,387 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,799 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 10,660 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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MV58 NEU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MV58 NEU, 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 MV58 NEU registered?

MV58 NEU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is MV58 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV58 NEU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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