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FN08 EXU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

101,356 mi
Last recorded101,356 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 101,356 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both rear axle bushes has slight movement

chips in windscreen

corrosion by fuel filler cap

nearside front inner wheel arch/chassis rail corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

nearside front road wheel distorted

offside front inner wheel arch/chassis rail corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 95,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cuts in o/s/f tyre

very corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 95,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /floor pan areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached bumper/wheel arch (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner/outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower suspension rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light dont work

Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,657 miles

front windscreen wipers not checked but look perished (no washer fluid)

offside front plastic wheel arch/bumper damaged, taped together

Fail 17 Apr 2018 87,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

front windscreen wipers not checked but look perished (no washer fluid)

offside front plastic wheel arch/bumper damaged, taped together

Pass 3 May 2017 81,083 miles

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

rear sill/chassis areas slightly corroded within prescribed areas

Fail 28 Apr 2017 81,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill areas, under plastic trim & inner rear arch, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear sill/chassis areas slightly corroded within prescribed areas

Fail 11 Apr 2017 80,646 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,584 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 73,584 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,391 miles

OSR tyre splitting on outer shoulder

Fail 29 Apr 2015 66,391 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR tyre splitting on outer shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,577 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,479 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 37,479 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,248 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)

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 EXU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EXU, 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 EXU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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