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FG58 DRO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,009 mi
Last recorded160,009 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 DRO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 160,009 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 152,021 miles

Nearside Front Body sill has slightly corrosion.

Offside Front Body sill has slightly corrosion.

Fail 30 Nov 2020 152,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body sill has slightly corrosion.

Offside Front Body sill has slightly corrosion.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 142,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 135,488 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 135,488 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 128,403 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 119,830 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 115,676 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s front wishbone rear mounting bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 115,676 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s front wishbone rear mounting bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 106,950 miles

Engine/gearbox tie bar mounting oil soaked.

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,472 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filter heavilly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 96,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filter heavilly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,189 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,233 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 60,231 miles

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 DRO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DRO, 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 DRO registered?

FG58 DRO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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