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FN08 EWH

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,562 mi
Last recorded66,562 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2023 66,562 miles

Nearside 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 inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front floors at front seat rear seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside front floor inner/outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear chassis rail near rear bumper badly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 59,320 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 48,390 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 46,037 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 46,036 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 40,498 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 40,421 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside, axle beam bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 31,670 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 31,664 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 25,089 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 22,869 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 22,869 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 20,372 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 18,701 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 16,735 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2012 15,049 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 12,231 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 EWH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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