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MX58 VZY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,988 mi
Last recorded78,988 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 VZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 78,988 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 78,973 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,805 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,600 miles

slight corrosion around fuel filler neck

slight oil leak

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,398 miles

both rear tyres perished

front discs lipped & scored

front inner pads low

fuel cap area has corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2015 46,398 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' satnav/phone holder (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres perished

front discs lipped & scored

front inner pads low

fuel cap area has corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2014 28,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 14,998 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 10,448 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 8,163 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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MX58 VZY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX58 VZY, 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 MX58 VZY registered?

MX58 VZY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is MX58 VZY safe to buy?

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