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FL58 HFU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

55,654 mi
Last recorded55,654 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 HFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 55,654 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle beam mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing near door aperture (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded along nearside chassis (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Both rear handbrake outer cable coverings very corroded

Exhaust system very corroded

Fuel filler pipe around where fuel cap fits corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre perishing on outer side wall

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle beam mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn close to tread wear indicators , very worn on outer edge , outer side wall damage

Offside headlight unit condensated

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

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,582 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside reverse light not working

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

Offside Front sill corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2020 53,541 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 51,892 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 51,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2018 47,851 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside reverse light not working

Fail 22 Aug 2018 47,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside reverse light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2017 43,926 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,382 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside headlight unit condensated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 41,382 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside headlight unit condensated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,960 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 37,960 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,069 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,498 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 28,498 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,339 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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FL58 HFU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc 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 FL58 HFU, 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 FL58 HFU registered?

FL58 HFU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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