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FL08 XZE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,443 mi
Last recorded75,443 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2022 75,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Outer Sill to Floor Pan Front to Back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Outer Sill Area to Floor Pan Front to Back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Outer Sill to Floor Pan Front to Back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Outer Sill Area to Floor Pan Front to Back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 71,723 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 71,720 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 67,465 miles

Areas of General Corrosion Evident Along Both Inner Sill to Floor Pan

Front Exhaust Hanger Corroded/Broken

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Rear of Inner Wheel Arch Just Beyond Prescribed Area Corroded/Holed

Fail 2 Mar 2020 67,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush/Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under Wheel Arch Subframe Mount, Brake Pipe Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front of Inner Wheel Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust Hanger Corroded/Broken

Areas of General Corrosion Evident Along Both Inner Sill to Floor Pan

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Rear of Inner Wheel Arch Just Beyond Prescribed Area Corroded/Holed

Pass 7 Mar 2019 61,589 miles

Areas of General Corrosion Evident Along Both Inner Sill to Floor Pan

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of Inner Wheel Arch Just Beyond Prescribed Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 61,578 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner/Outer Sill Area, Inc Lower Part of Inner Wheel Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/Outer Sill Area, Inc Lower Part of Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Areas of General Corrosion Evident Along Both Inner Sill to Floor Pan

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of Inner Wheel Arch Just Beyond Prescribed Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 56,921 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 52,187 miles

Body has slight corrosion Offside Rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both side bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 52,187 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside Rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Offside Rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both side bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 47,246 miles

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

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,271 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,517 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,923 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 XZE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

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

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