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FY58 WRG

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,909 mi
Last recorded70,909 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 WRG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 70,909 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 70,783 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 64,233 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 59,184 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nears side rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,679 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 54,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60x14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,649 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 47,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 41,800 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 41,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

wipers worn

Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,570 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,065 miles

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

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

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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FY58 WRG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY58 WRG, 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 FY58 WRG?

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What year was FY58 WRG registered?

FY58 WRG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is FY58 WRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 WRG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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