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FN08 FHV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,198 mi
Last recorded76,198 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 FHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2023 76,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR TO SUBFRAME MOUNTING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING TO SUBFRAME MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 74,505 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front FLOOR SURFACE CORROSION

Nearside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH SURFACE CORROSION

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH SURFACE CORROSION

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 72,576 miles

Both front inner wings corroded

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

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 72,576 miles

Both front inner wings corroded

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

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,534 miles

Front Slight surface corrosion on both front inner arches and lower subframe

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 55,139 miles

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

Nearside Front floor to sill rusty

Offside Front floor to sill rusty

both front inner wings corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 55,138 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front floor to sill rusty

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

Offside Front floor to sill rusty

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2018 44,159 miles

Offside Front floor to sill rusty

both front inner wings rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2017 32,870 miles

both front inner wings rusty

floor to sill rusty offside front

Pass 18 Jul 2016 31,538 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,831 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 29,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 26,809 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,162 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 15,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 15,096 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 FHV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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