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FG08 TTY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,431 mi
Last recorded67,431 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 TTY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2020 67,431 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear axle mounts corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 62,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight roughness when rotating wheel

Offside Front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 62,158 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight roughness when rotating wheel

Offside Front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,990 miles

1x rear exhaust hanger broken

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

both front wiper blades split

both outer/inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 52,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 52,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 49,747 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,666 miles

Both rear inner sills strarting to corrode.

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 45,665 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear inner sills strarting to corrode.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,739 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 36,344 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,344 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,164 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 TTY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TTY, 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 TTY registered?

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

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