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FH08 AWU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,810 mi
Last recorded85,810 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 AWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 85,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg underside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear panel for bumper support corroded and holed, not with 30cm prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all parts welded have been coated in underseal

Fail 13 Jan 2022 85,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and splitting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed, next to rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded and split along inner side of wheel arch ( front part ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Offside and nearside rears (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg underside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded, next to rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear panel for bumper support corroded and holed, not with 30cm prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 78,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor underside showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush starting to separate, this is a new wishbone and shouldn't really be separating already! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front chassis next to subframe bolt locations showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front outer sills showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear chassis leg starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap area corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2021 78,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not working (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor underside showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush starting to separate, this is a new wishbone and shouldn't really be separating already! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front chassis next to subframe bolt locations showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front outer sills showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear chassis leg starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap area corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 78,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering locking device missing Offside and nearside front track rod end split pins missing (2.1.3 (d))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Offside and nearside rear axle main bushes excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front chassis next to front subframe bolt locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel flap area corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Jun 2019 69,427 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 65,940 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 65,923 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,071 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,624 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,448 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 44,447 miles

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

advise front brake discs worn

advise rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,872 miles

advise rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,863 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

rubber bush starting to displace on engine mount

Pass 28 May 2011 15,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FH08 AWU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH08 AWU, 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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FH08 AWU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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