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HY58 JFG

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,199 mi
Last recorded47,199 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 JFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 47,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corrosion starting

Offside Rear Inner sill corrosion starting

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 41,718 miles

Corrosion starting to appear on rear inner sills

Multiple small oil leaks, engine, gearbox and power steering

Nearside Front Top suspension mount slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (165/65R13) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 38,672 miles

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

Slight corrosion starting to appear on both rear sills

Fail 24 Mar 2022 38,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion starting to appear on both rear sills

Pass 17 Sep 2019 38,590 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 38,590 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 36,443 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 36,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,335 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM AND PERSHED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 31,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM AND PERSHED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,385 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front tyre starting to perish and tread getting low : 3mm

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Sep 2015 29,385 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front tyre starting to perish and tread getting low : 3mm

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,481 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,686 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,575 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,408 miles

cut in tread of offside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

small cut on outer sidewall and tread of offside front tyre

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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HY58 JFG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HY58 JFG, 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 HY58 JFG registered?

HY58 JFG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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