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FN58 KBE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,226 mi
Last recorded76,226 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 76,226 miles

Front exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 76,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 69,378 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front exhaust flexis deteriorated

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 69,378 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front exhaust flexis deteriorated

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 60,196 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Offside Front seat-release not working

Offside Front wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2018 60,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Offside Front seat-release not working

Offside Front wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2017 52,285 miles

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Rear axle bushes deteriorated slightly

Fail 18 Nov 2017 52,285 miles

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2016 48,310 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 48,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,609 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 43,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 38,414 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 33,885 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 29,558 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 24,384 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 23,029 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 KBE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FN58 KBE, 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 KBE registered?

FN58 KBE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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