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AE58 FHB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,480 mi
Last recorded65,480 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 FHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and offside rear (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly and offside rear (3.7.B.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,359 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,149 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 32,515 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 24,296 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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AE58 FHB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE58 FHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE58 FHB registered?

AE58 FHB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AE58 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 FHB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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