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FH08 AZF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,188 mi
Last recorded79,188 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 AZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 79,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 78,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 66,243 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 59,165 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have wear on the inner edges 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has corrosion in it in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount bracket half broken through (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body has corrosion around both rear axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracking 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 59,149 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward subframe mount corroded through marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward subframe mounting corroded through marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have wear on the inner edges 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has corrosion in it in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount bracket half broken through (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body has corrosion around both rear axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracking 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,129 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear tyres have age related cracking 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

crack in the windscreen bottom of windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front windscreen has damage but not in drivers view

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 55,085 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end in to rear wheel arch corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside discs inner faces badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front windscreen has damage but not in drivers view

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,239 miles

screen damaged drivers side not affecting the drivers view

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,050 miles

windscreen damaged o/s not in the drivers view

Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,057 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner tread

Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2013 33,516 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,605 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,170 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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FH08 AZF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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