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FG08 TTF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,628 mi
Last recorded81,628 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 TTF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 81,628 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength NSR INNER SILL CORRODED THROUGH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired OSF INNER FLOOR,NEXT TO SILL CORRODED THROUGH. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OSF OUTER SILL CORRODED THROUGH. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength OSF CORRODED THROUGH NEAR TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength OSR INNER & OUTER SILL CORRODED THROUGH. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR TYRES 2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE DETERIORATING.(165-60X14H)

Coolant leak ()

DRIVERS WIPER BLADE WRONG WAY ROUND.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSHES SPLITTING,REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,574 miles

AUXILIARY BELT NOISEY.

BOTH REAR TYRES 2011 STARTING TO PERISH. 165-60X14H

CORROSION ON OSF SILL BUT HAS NOT PERFORATED YET.

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

FRONT DISCS CORRODED & LIPPED.

OSF TYRE NEARLY FLAT , POSSIBLE PUNCTURE.

OSF WIPER BLADE WRONG WAY ROUND.

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCKER MOUNTS.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

TYRE SIZE: 165/60X14 75T

n/s/f tyre worn very close to legal minimum - advise replace

Fail 20 Jan 2017 74,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

TYRE SIZE: 165/60X14 75T

n/s/f tyre worn very close to legal minimum - advise replace

Pass 19 Jan 2016 72,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated and worn on both edges

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 72,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated and worn on both edges

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 69,430 miles

Nearside Front 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 Mar 2013 60,822 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 60,822 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,558 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 49,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,317 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 38,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 TTF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TTF, 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 TTF registered?

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

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