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FE58 YHS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,874 mi
Last recorded44,874 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 YHS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 44,874 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 44,870 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front and rear ends (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,759 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 37,759 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 34,420 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 32,997 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 30,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 27,062 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,659 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 20,494 miles

Front tyres are perished due to age, MY2008

Fail 16 Aug 2013 20,494 miles

Front tyres are perished due to age, MY2008

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,359 miles

Child seat fitted (2nd row offside) not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres are perished due to age, MY2008

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Sep 2012 17,359 miles

Child seat fitted (2nd row offside) not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres are perished due to age, MY2008

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 12,198 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 YHS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE58 YHS, 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 YHS registered?

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

Is FE58 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 YHS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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