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FG08 TPO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,561 mi
Last recorded98,561 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 TPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 98,561 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 98,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced with in 30cm off suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 93,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside / nearside1 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,058 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 87,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush mounting (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,558 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 Oct 2015 71,670 miles

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

fuel filter corroding

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 63,495 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,148 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 59,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,272 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,971 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall around tread cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2011 28,046 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 TPO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TPO, 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 TPO registered?

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

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