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FE58 YGM

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,434 mi
Last recorded74,434 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2021 74,434 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front & centre floor edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front & centre floor edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Chassis corroded & holed but outside any prescribed area

Pass 5 Nov 2019 71,091 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 71,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,848 miles

both front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear axle mounting points rusty

n/s/f stabiliser link dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 67,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking split under brake test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,876 miles

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

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

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

slight seepage from clutch fluid feed pipe

Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,155 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 56,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,146 miles

EM Light On

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inside Edge

Fail 14 Oct 2014 48,146 miles

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

EM Light On

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inside Edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 40,907 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust system in rusty condition

fuel tank rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2011 19,931 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

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 YGM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YGM, 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 YGM registered?

FE58 YGM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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