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FN08 FJU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,011 mi
Last recorded62,011 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 62,011 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 61,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 61,125 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 61,125 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,002 miles

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan corroded n/s, o/s and centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,599 miles

corrosion os sill

front exhaust join corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2017 54,597 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion os sill

front exhaust join corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2016 49,410 miles

Body has slight corrosion along inner and outter sills (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak coolant housing leaking ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm/worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Jul 2015 45,759 miles

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

ns and osf tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,759 miles

ns and osf tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Sep 2014 38,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,935 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,781 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 24,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,349 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FJU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

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

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