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FG08 CHO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

54,908 mi
Last recorded54,908 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 CHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,908 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,825 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 49,825 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,752 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 45,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,162 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 41,162 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,305 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,836 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres worn on the inside edge

offside rear tyre cracked/perished but no cords showing at the time of test

Pass 8 May 2013 24,825 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,268 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 17,545 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 CHO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red 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 FG08 CHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG08 CHO registered?

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

Is FG08 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 CHO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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