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FE58 YKC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,399 mi
Last recorded86,399 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2023 86,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear chassis and inner arch severely corroded outside prescribed area for test

Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,332 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 81,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 76,375 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 76,375 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,011 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 73,011 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 68,744 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 68,744 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,370 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,549 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 58,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65r13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable insecure

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2016 53,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount (holed on inner sill) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65r13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable insecure

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,145 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,823 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,876 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 27,719 miles

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

slight damage n/s/r outer sill

Pass 8 Sep 2011 22,586 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 YKC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YKC, 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 YKC registered?

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

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