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FL08 HFR

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,049 mi
Last recorded46,049 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 HFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2021 46,049 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 44,453 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 44,453 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 41,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,632 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 39,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,959 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 35,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,116 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,113 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

imbalance on front brakes

tread on rear tyres starting to seperate

Fail 25 Mar 2015 28,113 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

imbalance opn front brakes

tread on rear tyres starting to seperate

Fail 25 Mar 2014 23,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

imbalance on front brakes

nearside rear shock absorber worn

nearside rear tyre perrised on wall and tread

wear on brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,990 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

imbalance on front brakes

nearside rear shock absorber worn

nearside rear tyre perrised on wall and tread

wear on brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,092 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

tread on rear tyres starting to seperate

wear on lower arm bushes

Fail 28 Mar 2013 20,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

tread on rear tyres starting to seperate

wear on lower arm bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,402 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 16,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,771 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 HFR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FL08 HFR, 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 HFR registered?

FL08 HFR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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