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FH08 MWZ

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,373 mi
Last recorded62,373 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 MWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 62,373 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 62,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 59,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 59,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,535 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 50,482 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 26 Apr 2016 50,482 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 5 Sep 2015 45,242 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly and low on air

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,818 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,899 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,273 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 9,452 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 MWZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ registered?

FH08 MWZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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