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FJ08 SUU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,302 mi
Last recorded76,302 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 SUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2022 76,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill Holed Central And Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill Holes Central And Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Both Hand Brake Cables Insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Filter Corroded

Fuel Pipes Corroded

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

Nearside Front Wishbone Bush Perished

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Slight Play In Rear Beam Bushes

Pass 4 Nov 2021 72,431 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 71,966 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 71,966 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 71,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 69,807 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,362 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,705 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 61,725 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 59,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,385 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 56,385 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 47,926 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,777 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,931 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,363 miles

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

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

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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FJ08 SUU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FJ08 SUU, 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 FJ08 SUU registered?

FJ08 SUU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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