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FN08 FHM

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,196 mi
Last recorded19,196 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2018 19,196 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear underarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected offside front underarch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion nearside front underarch

surface corrosion offside and nearside offside and nearside rear chassis rails

surface corrssion offside and nearside front chassis legs

Pass 6 Sep 2017 17,742 miles

Corrosion on both inner wheel arches around the brake hose mount

Corrosion on various suspension components and parts of the body underneath

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 17,481 miles

Corrosion starting around fuel filler cap

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

underneath starting to corrode

Fail 26 Aug 2016 17,466 miles

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

Corrosion starting around fuel filler flap

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

fuel filter corroded

underneath starting to corrode

Pass 28 Aug 2015 17,189 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Fuel filter corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2015 17,182 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Fuel filter corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 14,918 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 14,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 11,592 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 9,498 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

slight leak on oil filter

Pass 26 Aug 2011 7,737 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 FHM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FHM, 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 FHM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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