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OY58 UNH

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

59,029 mi
Last recorded59,029 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 UNH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 59,029 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrodrd

Fail 21 Jul 2025 58,946 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel filler neck excessively corroded and failing to seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint play, borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2024 48,788 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 48,762 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward and rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and under sill also sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill corroded n/s and o/s

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 39,868 miles

various corrosion found on underside floors and suspension components.

Pass 28 Jun 2022 36,051 miles

vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jun 2021 32,974 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,134 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 31,134 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet release handle mising

Pass 26 Apr 2019 27,133 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Fail 19 Apr 2019 27,123 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 23,393 miles

all 4 tyres perishing in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,064 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 20,045 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 18,103 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 15,247 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 12,521 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,216 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 10,386 miles

Exhaust deteriorated rear box

Fail 18 Apr 2012 10,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated rear box

Fail 3 May 2011 8,875 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 8,875 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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OY58 UNH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 OY58 UNH, 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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OY58 UNH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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