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FH58 JFV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,679 mi
Last recorded72,679 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH58 JFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 72,679 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 67,131 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 67,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 58,696 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 46,665 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and worn on outer edge ()

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,690 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 30,128 miles

Both front tyres worn close to service limits.

Front brake discs and pads worn close to service limits

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2014 30,128 miles

Both front tyres worn close to service limits.

Front brake discs and pads worn close to service limits

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2013 24,252 miles

Rear number plate damaged

Some service wear to front brake discs

Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2011 14,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FH58 JFV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FH58 JFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH58 JFV registered?

FH58 JFV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is FH58 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH58 JFV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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