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FN08 FHZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

29,987 mi
Last recorded29,987 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 29,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x1 hole sill to floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x1 hole sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x1 hole body to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x1 hole sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel filter

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush separating

Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,527 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion around middle of sill (6.1.B.2)

unable to inspect wheel nuts due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 27,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill starting to corrode.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 27,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill starting to corrode.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,344 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 24,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 22,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking 1656513

Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,286 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking 1656513

Pass 22 Apr 2013 21,262 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside front and rear tyres perished/cracking 1656513

Fail 19 Apr 2013 21,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside front and rear tyres perished/cracking 1656513

Pass 16 Apr 2012 19,672 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to detiorate

Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,707 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 FHZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FHZ, 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 FHZ registered?

FN08 FHZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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