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OV58 VYW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,277 mi
Last recorded93,277 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 VYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 93,277 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And surrounding suspension in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 93,277 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And surrounding suspension in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 88,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Noise on suspension further checks required, no play detected

Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,226 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 78,068 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 78,064 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 71,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,822 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2020 68,820 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp incorrectly fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,379 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,107 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 62,131 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 62,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle & rear (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,755 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 56,960 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 56,960 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 52,693 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat not tilting forward

wheel trims fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2014 52,693 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat not tilting forward

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 40,628 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 29,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

wheel trims fitted obscuring wheel nuts

Pass 23 Dec 2011 22,283 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VYW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

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

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