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MV58 WDO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

64,272 mi
Last recorded64,272 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 WDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2021 64,272 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s inner sill underbody and floor to sill corroded and holed along its length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front floor section sill to chassis corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s inner sill underbody and floor to sill corroded and holed along its length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s outer sill corroded and holed along its length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate insecure plate fell on floor during test, refitted but still insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet release lever missing/open by pulling cable

Pass 14 Jan 2020 62,186 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 62,179 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,988 miles

Nearside track rod end split pin missing

Fail 31 Aug 2018 58,988 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside track rod end split pin missing

Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,420 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 55,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 55,381 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Note both front tyres appear to be underinflated

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,219 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 52,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60R14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,575 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,476 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 44,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 43,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,158 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 36,158 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,761 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 28,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,207 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 21,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 WDO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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

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