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OV58 CZW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,675 mi
Last recorded36,675 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 CZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 36,675 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

front bulkhead rusty

Fail 25 May 2019 36,671 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

front bulkhead rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,049 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 26 May 2018 36,047 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 35,539 miles

SLIGHT DRAG O/S REAR WHEEL

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT BED MOUNTS

Fail 13 May 2017 35,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT DRAG O/S REAR WHEEL

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT BED MOUNTS

Pass 10 May 2016 35,157 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 35,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 33,410 miles

Front suspension, both lower wishbones, rear most bushes deteriorated.

Surface corrosion front bed mounting area

Pass 12 May 2014 28,107 miles

Front suspension, lower wishbones, rearmost bushes deteriorated

O/S front suspension, lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Surface corrosion front bed mounting area

Pass 18 May 2013 22,677 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 17,128 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 17,128 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 11,286 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded

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

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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OV58 CZW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OV58 CZW, 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 OV58 CZW registered?

OV58 CZW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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