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FY58 XTW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,692 mi
Last recorded25,692 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 XTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 25,692 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 25,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 25,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing heavily corroded and perforated just outside the prescribed area for suspension leg top mounting. Advise welding repair soon

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 25,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wing heavily corroded and perforated just outside the prescribed area for suspension leg top mounting. Advise welding repair soon

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 24,417 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis member heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite heavily cracked and perished. No cords visible but advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite heavily cracked and perished. No cords visible but advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 24,417 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis member heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite heavily cracked and perished. No cords visible but advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite heavily cracked and perished. No cords visible but advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 23,604 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 22,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing moderate cracking with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing moderate cracking with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 22,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing moderate cracking with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing moderate cracking with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 21,309 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill backing heavily corroded but not perforated. Borderline pass. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing heavily corroded but not perforated. Borderline pass. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 20,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing. Borderline pass. Heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing. Borderline pass. Heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 18,999 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 18,440 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 17,499 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 16,430 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 16,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres perished

Pass 10 Nov 2014 15,316 miles

both front tyres perished.

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 12,937 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Nov 2012 11,661 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 10,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 10,001 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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FY58 XTW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 FY58 XTW, 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 FY58 XTW registered?

FY58 XTW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FY58 XTW safe to buy?

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