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MV58 WZM

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,629 mi
Last recorded57,629 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 WZM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,629 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 57,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

General corrosion underside the vehicle

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 May 2020 57,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox exhaust hanger snapped but still supported

rear seats packed with items, unable to check rear seat belts or buckles

Pass 16 Feb 2019 51,723 miles

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

Nearside Outer seat belt corroded but not exsesive

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 48,959 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 48,959 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 45,205 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Jan 2017 45,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split around edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split around edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2016 39,957 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 39,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 33,511 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Feb 2015 33,511 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,452 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,043 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 23,626 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 3 Feb 2012 23,625 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pedal travel slightly long but not excesive

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,399 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 WZM is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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