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AN08 FGU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,711 mi
Last recorded42,711 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 FGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 42,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,636 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 42,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end section in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear - corroded attention needed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

floor pan badly corroded and becoming weak

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Mar 2019 39,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Underside and inner rear wheel arches have various points of corrosion - attention needed

Fail 20 Mar 2019 39,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Underside and inner rear wheel arches have various points of corrosion - attention needed

Pass 6 Mar 2018 35,415 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 35,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,744 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,570 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 30,570 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 24,674 miles

nsf inner cv gaitor distorted

Pass 3 May 2014 21,427 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,493 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,404 miles

rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,388 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 13,383 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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AN08 FGU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AN08 FGU, 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 AN08 FGU registered?

AN08 FGU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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