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FN58 KGA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,472 mi
Last recorded41,472 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 41,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2025 41,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 33,038 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 26,564 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 25,317 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 25,316 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 23,726 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 21,945 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 20,632 miles

chassis getting thin

Fail 8 Oct 2019 20,631 miles

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

chassis getting thin

Pass 3 Oct 2018 19,673 miles

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2017 18,592 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 5 Oct 2016 17,430 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 13 Oct 2015 16,248 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 16,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 15,002 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 15,002 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 13,476 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 13,476 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 11,446 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 9,441 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 KGA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KGA, 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

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What year was FN58 KGA registered?

FN58 KGA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is FN58 KGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN58 KGA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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