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OV58 ULC

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,756 mi
Last recorded85,756 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 ULC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 85,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 84,577 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 80,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 76,018 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened STRUT TOP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OIL SUMP CORRODED

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 9 Mar 2020 74,753 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi section damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,838 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 65,156 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 61,289 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 61,271 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,100 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,593 miles

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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clamp missing from rear to centre joint on exhaust

Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,931 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,618 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,836 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 43,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ULC is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OV58 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

OV58 ULC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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