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NV58 YHR

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,885 mi
Last recorded74,885 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV58 YHR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 74,885 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Apr 2025 74,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 79,412 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 79,399 miles

Central Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 73,973 miles

N/S rear light cluster damaged but not effecting operation

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 73,969 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

N/S handbrake performance could be better

N/S rear light cluster damaged but not effecting operation

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,769 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,909 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 60,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 53,926 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 53,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 47,161 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,605 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 41,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST HAS CORROSION.

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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NV58 YHR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NV58 YHR, 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 NV58 YHR registered?

NV58 YHR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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