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FN08 DPE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,801 mi
Last recorded75,801 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 DPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 75,801 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sill/floor corroded (not considered excessive)

n/s/f outer sill corroded (not considered excessive)

n/s/r quarter panel corroded (around fuel filler flap)

o/s/r inner wheel arch/rear panel corroded (outside prescribed area)

rear exhaust hanger broken (still secure)

Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,214 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sill / floor slightly corroded

n/s/f outer sill slightly corroded

n/s/r quarter panel corroded around fuel flap

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded (outside prescribed area)

Fail 26 Jul 2021 74,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sill / floor slightly corroded

n/s/f outer sill slightly corroded

n/s/r quarter panel corroded around fuel flap

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded (outside prescribed area)

Pass 29 Jul 2020 72,435 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills / floor slightly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded (not considered excessive)

n/s/r chassis leg corroded (not considered excessive)

n/s/r quarter panel corroded (fuel flap area)

Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,893 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

n/s/r chssis leg slightly corroded

slight corrosion n/s/r quarter panel around fuel filler cap

Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,386 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

slight corrosion to n/s/r quarter panel round fuel filler flap

Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,893 miles

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

n/s/r quarter panel hasn slight corrosion round filler flap area

Fail 27 Jul 2017 62,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r quarter panel hasn slight corrosion round filler flap area

Pass 29 Jul 2016 59,040 miles

n/s/r quarter panel corroded (fuel filler flap area

Fail 30 Jul 2015 55,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres 3.0mil

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,058 miles

rear tyres 3.0mil

Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,491 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 46,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,385 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,058 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,648 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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FN08 DPE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN08 DPE, 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 FN08 DPE registered?

FN08 DPE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is FN08 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN08 DPE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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