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FE58 YLB

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,600 mi
Last recorded64,600 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 YLB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 64,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 64,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,930 miles

Nearside front lower arm bush perished

both sills starting to corrode

Fail 13 Nov 2017 60,927 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

both sills starting to corrode

Nearside front lower arm bush perished

Pass 29 Nov 2016 56,179 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 45,234 miles

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

n/s/r.tyre.perished.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 35,415 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,792 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 31,414 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,652 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,768 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 YLB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE58 YLB registered?

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

Is FE58 YLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 YLB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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