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MV58 WGF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,212 mi
Last recorded53,212 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 WGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 53,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear inner arch has slight corrosion

all welding repairs has been treated in black underseal

Pass 29 Oct 2024 49,057 miles

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o/s around chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around axle mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around axle mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak rear of engine

Pass 20 Oct 2023 44,848 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2023 44,842 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 41,558 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Oct 2022 41,553 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 40,311 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier secured with cable tie (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly scrubbed on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber (coil over) has increased vertical movement (compared to nearside) when raised

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 to varying degrees (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 40,311 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier secured with cable tie (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly scrubbed on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber (coil over) has increased vertical movement (compared to nearside) when raised

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 to varying degrees (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 36,153 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))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 36,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 31,758 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 28,852 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 28,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

offside front and nearside front floor panels corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 24,084 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,046 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 21,066 miles

rear0tyres perished

Pass 27 Oct 2014 19,051 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 16,858 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,032 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 13,025 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 WGF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGF, 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 WGF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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