MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tearing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Various chassis, floor and inner sill areas corroded
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front wishbone bushes splitting
nearside front tyre on 1.6mm + bald on edges
underside of vehicle corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area close to rear arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 bonding failed but bush held in place by fixings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area close to rear suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding failed but bush held in place by fixings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel arch liner partially detached but not insecure at time of test
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and perished / cracked (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Reverse light not working
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to front subframe rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MV58 UPC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 MV58 UPC, 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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MV58 UPC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.
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