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FN08 FEU

2008 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,658 mi
Last recorded61,658 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 FEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,658 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 57,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange bolts rotted away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the two bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the two bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 57,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange bolts rotted away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the two bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the two bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 56,103 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint bolt corroded away (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the two bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge suspect tracking out of alignment

Pass 17 May 2016 53,604 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner sill next to rear axle front mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 50,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2014 43,796 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,023 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,867 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 5 Apr 2012 34,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,631 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 FEU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Orange with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FEU, 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 FEU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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