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FH08 MYJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,074 mi
Last recorded79,074 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 79,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 79,074 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 71,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,499 miles

rear silencer hanger corroded, centre exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 54,181 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 51,947 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 51,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,620 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,142 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,954 miles

bothside front brakepad wear

Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,400 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,717 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged but not excessive at test suggest change to avoid possible blow out

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 MYJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MYJ, 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 MYJ registered?

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

Is FH08 MYJ safe to buy?

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