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FN08 EAA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,555 mi
Last recorded75,555 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 75,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 75,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 71,859 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,575 miles

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

reversing lamp switch broken and leaking oil

Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,575 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

reversing lamp switch broken and leaking oil

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,416 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade torn but still clears the screen

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around fuel filler neck mounting

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 48,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,989 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,273 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,133 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 38,133 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,120 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,296 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 30,997 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 EAA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EAA, 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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FN08 EAA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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