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FL08 FXT

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,145 mi
Last recorded61,145 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 FXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 61,145 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 61,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Upper mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2022 57,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 54,625 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 54,625 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both swing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,585 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 52,576 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,059 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,269 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,759 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,086 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,572 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 34,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,230 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 30,230 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 25,558 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,299 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 20,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,451 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 28 Mar 2011 15,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres getting low on tread

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 FXT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FL08 FXT, 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 FL08 FXT registered?

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

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