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FL58 HJX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,402 mi
Last recorded72,402 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 HJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,402 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 72,400 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired bolt loose (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 71,553 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 71,551 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,722 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 69,720 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 68,028 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 68,028 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,209 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 65,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,898 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,328 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 43,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,556 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 HJX 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 62.5%.

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 HJX, 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 FL58 HJX registered?

FL58 HJX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is FL58 HJX safe to buy?

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