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FN58 JWA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,953 mi
Last recorded42,953 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 JWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 42,953 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 42,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 42,308 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 40,545 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front & rear brake hoses part shrouded.slight play in rear trailing arm front bushes (axle beam)

rear washer inop,inner rear wheel arches covered.slight corrosion to exhaust system & steel mountings.

Pass 21 Nov 2015 39,088 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front & rear brake hoses part shrouded.TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

inner rear wheel arches covered,exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 35,565 miles

inner rea wheel arches covered,slight damage to ns & osr wing/wheel arches.slight wear to front brake discs,front & rear brake hyoses part shrouded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 31,038 miles

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

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

slight imbalance to rear footbrake,inner rear wheel arches covered,front & rear brake hoses part shrouded,nsf tyre outer sidewall scrubbed/perished,scratch to osr TEWSTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Pass 15 Dec 2012 25,347 miles

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

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

inner rear wheel arches covered,rear wiper operation noisey,front & rear brake hoses part shrouded,TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Fail 14 Dec 2012 25,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

inner rear wheel arches covered,rear wiper operation noisey,front & rear brake hoses part shrouded,TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Pass 3 Dec 2011 16,713 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 8,387 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 JWA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 JWA, 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 FN58 JWA registered?

FN58 JWA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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