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OV58 NBL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,043 mi
Last recorded57,043 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 NBL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 57,043 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded but still secure at present

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 57,012 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust hangers corroded but still secure at present

Front Inner floors have heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill has a corrosion hole, not quite within prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Chassis rails under boot floor corroded, not within prescribed area at present

Pass 28 Feb 2019 53,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and inner wheel well have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area at present

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge, advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both beam axle bushes have slight wear/movement

Fail 22 Feb 2019 53,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and inner wheel well have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area at present

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge, advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both beam axle bushes have slight wear/movement

Pass 10 Feb 2018 48,754 miles

Nearside Front rear bush worn

Nearside Rear wheel rim dented

Offside Rear INNER SILL CORRODED

TESTED WET WEATHER

Fail 10 Feb 2018 48,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front rear bush worn

Nearside Rear wheel rim dented

Offside Rear INNER SILL CORRODED

TESTED WET WEATHER

Pass 27 Feb 2017 45,833 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Feb 2017 45,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2016 44,642 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 36,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jan 2014 28,314 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jan 2013 24,548 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front suspension arm bent

n/s rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2013 24,548 miles

n/s front suspension arm bent

n/s rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2012 18,987 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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OV58 NBL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 NBL, 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 NBL registered?

OV58 NBL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is OV58 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 NBL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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