CarVerify

Free Car Check

FN58 JVY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,485 mi
Last recorded75,485 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 JVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,485 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle front bushes slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 75,480 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury ns sill rear (marked in yellow) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle front bushes slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,869 miles

f/tyres f/discs poor f/floors corroding o/s f sill scabby

Fail 27 Sep 2017 68,869 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

f/tyres f/discs poor f/floors corroding o/s f sill scabby

Pass 17 Sep 2016 60,913 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,870 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,177 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

slight condensation in both headlights

Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,018 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,815 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,228 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FN58 JVY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 JVY, 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

How do I check the history of FN58 JVY?

You can check the full history of FN58 JVY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FN58 JVY registered?

FN58 JVY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is FN58 JVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN58 JVY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FN58 JVY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FN58 JVY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.