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FE58 YJX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,692 mi
Last recorded65,692 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 YJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2017 65,692 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch fuel cap area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underside floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underside floor (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s+o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s mounting pillars (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s underside floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s+o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,974 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perishing

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s+o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s axle area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 59,973 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perishing

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s+o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s axle area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,182 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 52,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,674 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,375 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,512 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 6,499 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 YJX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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