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FG08 TAU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,885 mi
Last recorded53,885 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 TAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 53,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 53,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 48,004 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 41,962 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 37,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting has slight play movement

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tyres on rear axle different size to front tyres

Pass 30 May 2019 30,730 miles

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

slight perishing in rear trailing arm bushes offside and near side

Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,269 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear axle bushes have slight movement

Pass 10 Apr 2017 194,388 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 194,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure inner reflective (1.7.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance both rears (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,435 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,555 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,078 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 10,036 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 TAU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

FG08 TAU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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