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FM08 JCY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,326 mi
Last recorded47,326 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 JCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2021 47,326 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end seriously misaligned Both sides (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Slightly corroded under the vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2020 46,899 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 46,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 45,451 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 45,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,931 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion front underseal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion front underseal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 43,926 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings By the rear Axle main bush near underseal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings By the rear Axle main bush near underseal (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion front underseal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion front underseal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 41,151 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 38,635 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,264 miles

condition of offside front rear bush

condition off nearside front wishbone rear bush split no play borderline

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

corrosion under vehicle and chassis rails,inner sills borderline

plastic covers fitted too wheel arch

Pass 9 Aug 2014 32,141 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,763 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,684 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2011 14,059 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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FM08 JCY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FM08 JCY, 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 FM08 JCY registered?

FM08 JCY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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