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OY58 UOA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,512 mi
Last recorded85,512 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 85,512 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 85,512 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 81,388 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle mount bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion e.g floor, chassis & sills (inner)

Fail 14 Jun 2018 81,388 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle mount bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion e.g floor, chassis & sills (inner)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 75,979 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 75,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 75,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Fuel leaking from pipe connection to fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,132 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 75,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,764 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

gearbox damp

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn

o/s/r & n/s/r axle bushes, starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,821 miles

front brake discs slighty worn

o,s,f lower arm rear bush starting to peel

rear axle bushes starting to detriate

slight noise on both front top mounts

surface corrosion on fuel tank

Fail 27 Sep 2011 28,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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 UOA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

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

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