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SD58 OVB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,260 mi
Last recorded19,260 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 OVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 19,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

surface corrosion at various points of chassis

Pass 21 Dec 2018 16,354 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 15,152 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 14,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexible section (7.1.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear Mount (6.1.D.1a)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear Axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 14,045 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 tyres (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexible section (7.1.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear Mount (6.1.D.1a)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear Axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 13,307 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 11,892 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 10,115 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 6,734 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 4,729 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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SD58 OVB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SD58 OVB, 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 SD58 OVB registered?

SD58 OVB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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