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FE58 JYY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,994 mi
Last recorded78,994 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 JYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,994 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 77,651 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 77,651 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside & nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 76,201 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 74,978 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 74,978 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 70,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle bushes

Fail 23 Aug 2016 70,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,889 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 63,889 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,606 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,803 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 45,803 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,534 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 36,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,952 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

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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FE58 JYY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FE58 JYY, 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 FE58 JYY registered?

FE58 JYY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is FE58 JYY safe to buy?

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