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FH08 AXP

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,192 mi
Last recorded51,192 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 AXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 51,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Rear o/s and n/s axle bushes slight wear

fuel filler neck condition

underbody corrosion thourghout

Fail 4 Jan 2018 51,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear o/s and n/s axle bushes slight wear

fuel filler neck condition

underbody corrosion thourghout

Pass 4 Jan 2017 44,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 38,273 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner face

both rear tyres perished 165/65/13 dated 2008

o/s front outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2015 38,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner face

both rear tyres perished 165/65/13 dated 2008

o/s front outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 32,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

both rear tyres perrished 165/65/13

front brake discs corroded on inner face

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2014 32,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

both rear tyres perrished 165/65/13

front brake discs corroded on inner face

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2013 27,381 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Dec 2013 27,381 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,499 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 14,300 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 14,286 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 AXP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FH08 AXP, 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 FH08 AXP registered?

FH08 AXP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FH08 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 AXP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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