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FN08 FFS

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,092 mi
Last recorded70,092 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 FFS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2023 70,092 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Outter sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Outter sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 59,429 miles

Exhaust mounting defective after front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

slight corrosion throughout

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 23 Nov 2021 54,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 52,361 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,839 miles

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))

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

surface corrosion to and all under vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,668 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill- lower section of B post (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 44,624 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside inner sill, rear section- as per marked (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside inner sill, rear section- as per marked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill- lower section of B post (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,396 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,171 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2014 25,189 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 21,338 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit borderline pass

Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,391 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,214 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 FFS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FFS, 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 FFS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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