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MV58 WZZ

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,924 mi
Last recorded69,924 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 WZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 69,924 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 69,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2024 68,705 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 68,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 65,694 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 64,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 64,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,093 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S FRONT INNER WINGS & N/S/F & O/S/F CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S OUTER SILLS & FLOORING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F & O/S/F FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 60,284 miles

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/F & O/S/F CHASSIS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 59,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 59,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,239 miles

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON MOST OF FLOORING AND CHASSIS

Fail 16 Feb 2019 57,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting LOWER INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON MOST OF FLOORING AND CHASSIS

Pass 17 Feb 2018 54,443 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE DOWN TO HALF WORN

VERY SLIGHT LIP ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS

Fail 17 Feb 2018 54,443 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE DOWN TO HALF WORN

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

VERY SLIGHT LIP ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS

Pass 25 Feb 2017 51,244 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE DOWN TO HALF WORN

Offside Rear TYRE INNER TRED IS STARTING TO PERISH BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

VERY SLIGHT LIP ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS.OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,903 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 43,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,946 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 27,937 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 27,937 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,139 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 25,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 17,705 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 WZZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WZZ, 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 WZZ registered?

MV58 WZZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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