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FN08 FGV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,972 mi
Last recorded59,972 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 FGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2018 59,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and significantly scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers streaky

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 53,345 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear corrosion next to brake hose

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 27 Jul 2017 53,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear corrosion next to brake hose

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,774 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake flexi hoses corroded but complies with mot standards

car undersealed

Fail 18 May 2016 48,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at various (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion bumper mount corroded off (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and flexi mount (3.1.9)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

rear chassis legs corroded

Nearside Front chassis leg to sub frame corroded and soft

Nearside Front inner arch area heavily corroded and soft

Offside Front chassis leg to sub frame corroded and soft

Offside Front inner arch area heavily corroded and soft

Offside Rear axle bush deteriotrated

all brake flexi hoses deteriorated and thin at ferrauls

all floor general corrosion and blistering

centre exhaust hanger bracket heavily corroded and thin

park brake on limit advise re work

Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,340 miles

front arm rear bushes perrished advise renewal

front tyres near limit on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,450 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 35,450 miles

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

Both front tyrtes worn inner/outer edges.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Small cracks around sidewall & circumference both rear tyres.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,433 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,579 miles

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

front discs 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 FGV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FGV, 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 FGV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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