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FG08 HLE

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,725 mi
Last recorded60,725 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 HLE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,725 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 57,159 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,527 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underneath vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust brackets corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 50,527 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion Underneath vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Coolant level low

Exhaust brackets corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 49,069 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear window screen

Fail 20 May 2016 49,069 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear window screen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2015 42,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 May 2015 42,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 May 2014 36,863 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 36,862 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and lightly pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,684 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,921 miles

advise unable to check front inner wheel arches fully due to trims fitted.

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 HLE is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HLE, 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 HLE registered?

FG08 HLE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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