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FN08 EVP

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,173 mi
Last recorded98,173 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 EVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 98,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,724 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 94,724 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 91,866 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 90,732 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on inner edges, offside more so (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,526 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,206 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,971 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 81,971 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,298 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,811 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,832 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,441 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,628 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 24,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 14,284 miles

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

slight oil leak gear box area.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 14,284 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

slight oil leak gear box area.

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 EVP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EVP, 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 EVP registered?

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

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