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FG58 BGO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,842 mi
Last recorded27,842 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 BGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 27,842 miles

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 10 Oct 2024 27,842 miles

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 26,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 25,302 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 24,044 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 21,450 miles

Secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 13 Oct 2020 21,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 10 Oct 2019 16,499 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 16,499 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 9,895 miles

Secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 3 Oct 2018 9,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 18 Oct 2017 9,204 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 9,179 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 9,179 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 9,119 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 8,766 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 8,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 8,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 7,431 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 7,389 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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FG58 BGO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FG58 BGO, 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 FG58 BGO registered?

FG58 BGO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 October 2008.

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