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FL08 HXN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,580 mi
Last recorded61,580 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2025 61,580 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition a zone (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount excessively worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount excessively worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper / wheel arch exterior panel taped on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus tread cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear reversing light not working

Pass 9 Oct 2024 55,621 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 51,401 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 48,225 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 44,082 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 44,078 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting os r sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ns and os rear (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 44,036 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FUEL FILLER NECK INTERNAL SKIN CORRODED WITHIN 30CM OF SEATBELT MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 38,146 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 38,146 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 27,077 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 22,502 miles

slight cracking on rear tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2017 20,145 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 17,840 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,646 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,877 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 12,061 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 9,915 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,682 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 HXN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL08 HXN registered?

FL08 HXN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FL08 HXN safe to buy?

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