MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills slightly corroded
slight corrosion to n/s/r quarter panel round fuel filler flap
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
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
n/s/r quarter panel corroded (fuel filler flap area
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear tyres 3.0mil
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear tyres 3.0mil
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
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
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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