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FJ58 YLN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,758 mi
Last recorded69,758 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 YLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,758 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 69,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch near to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch near to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust corroded

Fuel filter badly corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and front floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Apr 2019 68,565 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 68,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,339 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front flexis not fitted correctly but free to move

Fail 20 Apr 2018 65,337 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front flexis not fitted correctly but free to move

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,504 miles

nearside rear tyre is perished and cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2017 62,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre is perished and cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,242 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 60,242 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,027 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 54,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 May 2013 48,405 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 48,405 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,921 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 32,909 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 32,909 miles

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

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

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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FJ58 YLN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FJ58 YLN, 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 FJ58 YLN registered?

FJ58 YLN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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