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FN08 FFY

2008 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,313 mi
Last recorded103,313 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2021 103,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner flitch near to brake flexi mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near to subrame mount (Marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch near to brake flexi mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 98,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear chassis leg has some corrosion

Fail 29 May 2020 98,612 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear chassis leg has some corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 91,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 85,535 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,464 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,365 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 70,285 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under car (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,517 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,224 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 40,064 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,215 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,098 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 32,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FFY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Orange with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FFY, 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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What year was FN08 FFY registered?

FN08 FFY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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