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FG58 UJN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,881 mi
Last recorded72,881 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 UJN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 72,881 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 72,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,029 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both outer sills rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2020 64,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both outer sills rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,487 miles

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

Engine light indicates there may be a fault (off at time of test).

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and nearside rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 56,527 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 56,527 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,956 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 37,952 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,812 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to peel (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 33,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to peel (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 25,473 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Nov 2013 20,595 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 20,595 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 17,212 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 12,910 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 UJN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc 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 UJN, 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 UJN registered?

FG58 UJN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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