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FE58 YMU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,518 mi
Last recorded38,518 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 YMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 38,518 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 38,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end front of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under floor/sill centre and front corroded holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear bumper lower stay bar corroded / broken from body

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front under sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 37,842 miles

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

front floor corroded nearside & offside

Pass 27 Sep 2023 37,000 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 36,998 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 35,337 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 35,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 34,024 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 34,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 32,356 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc from windscreen,in swept area ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 30,640 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside fronts perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,328 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 27,382 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 25,381 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,173 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 19,997 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 16,913 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres and driver side rear tyre perishing badly

Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,322 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,269 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 YMU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

FE58 YMU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is FE58 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 YMU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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