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FN08 EVK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,598 mi
Last recorded53,598 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 EVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2019 53,598 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear sill,rear exhaust mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pipe mount bracket, (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 48,226 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges n/s & o/s front ABS sensor wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam image incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 44,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on the edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front chassis leg at brake pipe mount corroded bot not yet holed

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both centre chassis rails corroded but not holed

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Fail 23 Sep 2016 41,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front chassis leg at brake pipe mount corroded bot not yet holed

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both centre chassis rails corroded but not holed

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Fail 11 Aug 2015 37,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,119 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 33,308 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,173 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 18,832 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 18,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 11,246 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 EVK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EVK, 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 EVK registered?

FN08 EVK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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