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FL08 XNG

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,580 mi
Last recorded90,580 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 XNG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2021 90,580 miles

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

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

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

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

General corrosion

Offside front tyre getting low on treads

Pass 25 Aug 2020 83,412 miles

Corrosion hole in offside front sill. Other areas of corrosion also

Pass 10 Apr 2019 78,285 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,113 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 73,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 67,735 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 67,735 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,195 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,947 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 44,922 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,922 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2013 36,558 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,682 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,824 miles

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

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 XNG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNG, 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 XNG registered?

FL08 XNG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is FL08 XNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 XNG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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