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OY58 XFW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,720 mi
Last recorded51,720 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 51,720 miles

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 Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perishing to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 49,930 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 49,911 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 48,293 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 46,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 45,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 45,233 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 44,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 43,042 miles

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

fuel filter casing corroded

wiper blade split on ends

Fail 25 Oct 2017 43,042 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

fuel filter rusty

offside wiper blade rubber split

Fail 23 Oct 2017 43,042 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

fuel filter rusty

offside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 11 Oct 2016 41,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Oct 2016 41,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,095 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 40,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,170 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 34,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Oct 2012 31,171 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 31,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,224 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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OY58 XFW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

OY58 XFW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is OY58 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY58 XFW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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