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FE58 YHR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,346 mi
Last recorded63,346 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 YHR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2022 63,346 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front floor pans corroding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily inner and outer edge , close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill corroding previous repairs

Offside sills corroding previous repairs

Pass 1 Sep 2021 60,515 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

oil level low

play in n/s/r axle bush

Fail 1 Sep 2021 60,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to underbody

exhaust corroded

oil leak

oil level low

play in n/s/r axle bush

Pass 5 Sep 2020 56,458 miles

surface corrosion on both floors and inner/outer sills

Pass 2 Sep 2019 48,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 48,749 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded and holed with 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded and holed with 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded and holed with 30cm of seat mounting, Seat belt buckle attaches to seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded and holed with 30cm of rear beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded and holed with 30cm of rear beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded and holed with 30cm of strut mounting along rear chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2018 41,601 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking + perished

Offside Front tyre bold inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking + perished

under body corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 41,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking + perished

Offside Front tyre bold inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking + perished

under body corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 32,059 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 32,059 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,924 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front lower arm bush starting to un-bond

offside front lower arm bush starting to un-bond

Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,776 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,184 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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FE58 YHR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

FE58 YHR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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