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FL08 AMO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,317 mi
Last recorded76,317 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 AMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2024 76,317 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filler pipe detached from mounting on NSR quarter panel (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Rear view mirror excessively loose, not providing view to rear (3.3 (c))

Obligatory mirror insecure Rear view mirror excessively loose (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSF inner sill corroded and holed within 30cm OSF subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened OSF inner sill corroded and holed within 30cm OSF wishbone rear mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF inner sill corroded and holed within 30cm OSF subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF wishbone rear bush excessively degraded, debonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSF tyre outer edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light Audible warning working, dashboard lamp inoperative (4.9.2 (a))

Heavy corrosion to fuel filler cap locating thread

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre extreme wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Evidence of repair to NSF outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, OSF low in normnal working range (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Evidence of repair to OSF outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to lower section of B Post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Evidence of repair to OSR outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Apr 2023 75,373 miles

Front Outer sill repaired and applied black sealant

Front Outer sill repaired and applied black sealant

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2022 66,537 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear arches and offside front inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 66,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch = top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - sub frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch = top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 58,832 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 58,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 49,271 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 44,007 miles

Rear exhaust rubber split but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,168 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre not to cordes

front discs corroded ok in rollers

inner and outer sills corroded not holed

rear tyres perishing not to cordes

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,152 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,340 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,137 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 4,408 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 3,677 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 3,097 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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FL08 AMO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL08 AMO, 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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FL08 AMO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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