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HY58 JGO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,611 mi
Last recorded78,611 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 JGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 78,611 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 68,347 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 68,347 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x501 bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,386 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 52,064 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,749 miles

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

brake pedal feels spongy

clutch pipe weeping

front wiper blades split

light output poor n/s headlamp (suspect bulb)

o/s sill has slight corrosion

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 7 Sep 2015 44,749 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished and worn to 3mm (1656513)

brake pedal feels spongy

clutch pipe weeping

front wiper blades split

light output poor n/s headlamp (suspect bulb)

o/s sill has slight corrosion

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,453 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 23,243 miles

slight body damage to nearside rear quater panel

Pass 13 Sep 2011 17,346 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 17,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 JGO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY58 JGO, 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 JGO registered?

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

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