MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
front arm rear bushes perrished advise renewal
front tyres near limit on inner edges
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 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.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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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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