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FE58 YJB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,991 mi
Last recorded62,991 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 YJB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 62,991 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill rear of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill rear of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 58,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

general under-body corrosion

windscreen washers poor

Fail 19 Aug 2016 58,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device insecure handbrake cable (3.6.I.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight steering rack (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

general under-body corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2015 53,293 miles

general underbody corrosion

offside rear body panel damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2015 53,293 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure handbrake (3.5.1d)

Offside Brake cable insecure handbrake (3.5.1d)

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

general underbody corrosion

offside rear body panel damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2014 48,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre perished in tread pattern

Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,718 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre perished in tread pattern

Fail 19 Aug 2013 41,707 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,408 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 25,408 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 YJB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YJB, 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 YJB registered?

FE58 YJB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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