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FG08 CHL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,651 mi
Last recorded95,651 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 CHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2020 95,651 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill areas & floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area & behind plastic trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill areas & floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area & behind plastic trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes coming un bonded

slight [play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 24 Apr 2019 87,723 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 80,927 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 80,776 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 72,685 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 72,647 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,987 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,038 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 49,038 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,728 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,966 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2012 30,817 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,086 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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FG08 CHL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 FG08 CHL, 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 FG08 CHL registered?

FG08 CHL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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