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FE58 YGV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,799 mi
Last recorded66,799 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 YGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2022 66,799 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 56,471 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 56,471 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded and holed within 30cm of rear axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 54,465 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn play in both bushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner slight corrosion to sills.

Rear exhaust box hanger corroded of exhaust box.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 53,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,106 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 53,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 52,953 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,671 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 50,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,088 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 33,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2014 33,744 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,662 miles

advise both rear tyres outer walls cracked/worn

Fail 21 Aug 2013 21,662 miles

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

advise both rear tyres outer walls cracked/worn

advise security of nearside handbrake cable

Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,809 miles

osf tyre startin gto wear edge

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,221 miles

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

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 YGV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FE58 YGV, 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 YGV registered?

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

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