MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
front windscreen wipers not checked but look perished (no washer fluid)
offside front plastic wheel arch/bumper damaged, taped together
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
OSR tyre splitting on outer shoulder
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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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