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FN08 EVU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,008 mi
Last recorded101,008 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 EVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 101,008 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 101,001 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,825 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 89,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,422 miles

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

front disc slightly lipped

o/s/f brake hose has slight damage (worn)

oil leaks around sump area

small chunks on o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 10 Nov 2012 73,041 miles

fluid contamination round master cylinder pipes - no leak found

Fail 10 Nov 2012 73,041 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fluid contamination round master cylinder pipes - no leak found

Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,490 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 59,490 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 57,793 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 EVU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

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

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