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FG08 MUC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,139 mi
Last recorded60,139 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 MUC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 60,139 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 60,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed to floor pad area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 58,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 58,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded 30cm of axle mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill centre near seat/seatbelt mounting area and foremost near subframe mounting area corroded but still complete. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade complete but not clearing very well.

Pass 3 Sep 2021 57,611 miles

Central Rear registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

spare wheel low on pressure

Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,666 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 56,650 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,448 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,419 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 48,419 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,047 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,697 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 38,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,253 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 10 Mar 2014 27,843 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,774 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,777 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 MUC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MUC, 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 MUC registered?

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

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