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FN58 JVM

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,546 mi
Last recorded64,546 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 JVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 64,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS & OS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 63,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill, close to wheel arch & axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 63,745 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill, close to wheel arch & axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill, close to wheel arch & axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 62,710 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 62,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 61,699 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 60,792 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 60,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 59,064 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,643 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,565 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 55,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,318 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 51,115 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,836 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 46,481 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 46,481 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front lower suspension arm mount bush just starting to debond

Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,681 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,562 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,060 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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FN58 JVM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN58 JVM, 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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FN58 JVM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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