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FL08 XZJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,413 mi
Last recorded55,413 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 XZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 55,413 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 49,657 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 49,657 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 43,809 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 43,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 41,697 miles

Front Outer corrosion on floor pans.

Fail 10 May 2019 41,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch outer. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Outer corrosion on floor pans.

Nearside Front cracking on tyre tread.

Offside Front Outer cuts on tyre wall.

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch trim insecure.

Pass 16 May 2018 38,747 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer cut on tyre wall

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion on n/s o/s lower, door sills.

Fail 16 May 2018 38,747 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Outer cut on tyre wall

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion on n/s o/s lower, door sills.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

corrosion on offside outer body sill

Fail 18 Apr 2017 36,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

corrosion on offside outer body sill

Pass 13 May 2016 33,569 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 32,552 miles

Off side front tyre scrubbed on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,717 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 26,691 miles

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

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

Off side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,403 miles

Front wishbone inner bushes starting to perish

Fuel filter has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,114 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 14,114 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 8,948 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 4,745 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 XZJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

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

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