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FN08 FFR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,232 mi
Last recorded59,232 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 FFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 59,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis corroded

various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle inc, floor sills suspension brakes steering etc

x2 exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2019 59,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, under wheel arch next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis corroded

various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle inc, floor sills suspension brakes steering etc

x2 exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 56,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis slightly corroded

various surface rust to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 16 Nov 2018 56,271 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis slightly corroded

various surface rust to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2017 53,428 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cracking to both front wishbones front bushes

front exhaust hanger corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis ends corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis near axle mounts corroded but not seriously weakened

n/s/r tyre cut but not to cords

o/s/f inner wing/wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 53,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

cracking to both front wishbone bushes

cut to n/s/r tyre but not to cords

front exhaust hanger corroded

n/s/r chassis and o/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/f inner wing/wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 50,368 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

sills corroded

slight blow from front exhaust flexi pipe

slight cracking to front wishbone bushes

Fail 11 Nov 2016 50,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

sills corroded

slight blow from front exhaust flexi pipe

slight cracking to front wishbone bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,181 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 47,175 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 43,910 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 40,144 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 36,885 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,136 miles

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

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

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 FFR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FFR, 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 FFR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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