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FL58 UNS

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

33,403 mi
Last recorded33,403 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 UNS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 33,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch under wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside front bumper insucure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 33,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/F-Central Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch/lower quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner chassis leg, in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch/lower quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure Bumper corner (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner chassis leg corroded, in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Quarter panel crash damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear No rear seats at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2022 30,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 26,873 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 21,611 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old & perishing 2013 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2013 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 21,103 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 21,103 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,750 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 19,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low light adjuster broken (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 17,603 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 17,603 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,552 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 15,547 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low o/s (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 14,015 miles

o/s h/light condension in side

Pass 2 Sep 2013 12,287 miles

fuel tank starting to corrode

Fail 2 Sep 2013 12,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel tank starting to corrode

Pass 17 Sep 2012 10,751 miles

condensation in os headlamp

osf shocker top bearing noisy

outer edge nsf tyre cracking

outer edge nsr tyre cracking

outer edge osr tyre cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2012 10,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

condensation in os headlamp

osf shocker top bearing noisy

outer edge nsf tyre cracking

outer edge nsr tyre cracking

outer edge osr tyre cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2011 9,068 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 UNS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UNS, 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 UNS registered?

FL58 UNS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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