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FG58 BLZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,641 mi
Last recorded69,641 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 BLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 69,641 miles

all four road wheels damaged inner rims

corrosion forming n/s and o/s floor pan and inner sills

Fail 10 Oct 2023 69,605 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all four road wheels damaged inner rims

corrosion forming n/s and o/s floor pan and inner sills

Pass 6 Oct 2022 64,629 miles

Both front and rear suspension in rusty condition

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear tyres worn smooth inner edges very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rust starting to form on underside

Fail 5 Oct 2022 64,629 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill floor hole with 30 cm off seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole within 30 cm off seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and rear suspension in rusty condition

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear tyres worn smooth inner edges very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rust starting to form on underside

Pass 18 Oct 2021 57,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 57,516 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 57,417 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

underside rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2019 52,092 miles

oil leak

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

corrosion forming in sill seams etc

front lower wishbone rear bushes worn,advise renewing soon

Pass 27 Sep 2018 45,130 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 45,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 42,210 miles

Offside Front tyre down to 2.1mm (1.6mm limit)

corrosion in floor seams around subframes,seat belt mounts,rear inner sills

wear in offside front lower wishbone,rear bush and front anti roll bar "d"bushes

Fail 8 Sep 2017 42,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre down to 2.1mm (1.6mm limit)

corrosion in floor seams around subframes,seat belt mounts,rear inner sills

wear in offside front lower wishbone,rear bush and front anti roll bar "d"bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,827 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2016 38,827 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,142 miles

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

both lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Fail 10 Sep 2015 35,142 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 24,220 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush bonding starting to fail

Offside front lower suspension arm bush bonding starting to fail

Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,516 miles

advisorys on refusal certificate

Fail 27 Sep 2012 19,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tested wet

Pass 28 Sep 2011 14,595 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 14,595 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 BLZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BLZ, 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 BLZ registered?

FG58 BLZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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