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FN08 ESU

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,020 mi
Last recorded63,020 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 ESU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 63,020 miles

front suspension arm bushes slightly worn

rear coil springs rusty at bottom

Pass 9 Jan 2020 57,433 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush split, not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front suspension arm bush split, not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 2 Jan 2020 56,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm bush split, not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front suspension arm bush split, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 21 Jan 2019 51,668 miles

condensation to o/s/f headlamp

corrosion to o/s/f brake disc on inner face

locking device missing n/s/f track rod end

rear exhaust mounting broken

splitting to n/s/f o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 16 Jan 2019 51,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

condensation to o/s/f headlamp

corrosion to o/s/f brake disc on inner face

locking device missing n/s/f track rod end

rear exhaust mounting broken

splitting to n/s/f o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2018 47,029 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 43,831 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,913 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 36,457 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,457 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,683 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 25,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,154 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 16,112 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ESU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey 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 ESU, 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 ESU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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