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OY58 UNV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,003 mi
Last recorded59,003 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 UNV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 59,003 miles

Corrosion To Underside Components Including Body And Suspension

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 48,972 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 43,937 miles

thermostat housing damp

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 43,937 miles

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

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

thermostat housing damp

Pass 13 Oct 2023 36,389 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front floors weakened by corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2023 36,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front floors weakened by corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2022 33,231 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 32,397 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 32,352 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 27,048 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut: top mounting slight play

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 23,201 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 23,201 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 21,455 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 20,084 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 18,640 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 16,956 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 15,184 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,500 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 11,817 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 UNV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OY58 UNV, 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 OY58 UNV registered?

OY58 UNV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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