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FN08 FGJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,454 mi
Last recorded70,454 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2019 70,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2018 66,276 miles

corrosion stared on rear sills front inner arch's & front chassis

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 62,680 miles

corrosion started on front inner wheel archs

front tyres worn on outer edges & nearing legal limit

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Sep 2017 62,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion started on front inner wheel archs

front tyres worn on outer edges & nearing legal limit

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,773 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s & n/s/r undersills surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,052 miles

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion o/s & n/s/r undersills apparent

Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,581 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,290 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 48,290 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,940 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc's worn.

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 FGJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

FN08 FGJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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