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FL08 XLB

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

90,874 mi
Last recorded90,874 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,874 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to numerous places under car but not yet excessive

Fail 4 Feb 2019 90,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail / boot floor ./ exhaust mounting bracket area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to numerous places under car but not yet excessive

Pass 20 Dec 2017 84,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 84,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 69,828 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 69,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 58,096 miles

Water in O/S headlamp. Wiper action poor. Front inner discs poor

Fail 22 Dec 2015 58,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Sat nav mount (8.3.1d)

Water in O/S headlamp. Wiper action poor. Front inner discs poor

Pass 17 Dec 2014 49,646 miles

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

front brakes discs corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 49,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 43,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 43,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 32,588 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front wheel bearing sounds slightly rough when rotated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,588 miles

offside front wheel bearing sounds slightly rough when rotated

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs very worn and corroded

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 XLB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XLB, 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 XLB registered?

FL08 XLB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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