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FN08 FJV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,839 mi
Last recorded58,839 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 FJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 58,839 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 55,564 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 28 Jan 2019 52,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 52,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 52,138 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake performance not tested Coil spring fouling tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected Hanging down on the shock and tyre dangerous to drive (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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Fail 15 Sep 2017 44,802 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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Pass 24 Sep 2016 39,911 miles

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

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Fail 23 Sep 2016 39,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread crack (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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Pass 19 Sep 2015 35,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 35,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 30,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 25,822 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 25,822 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 20,530 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,193 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 FJV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc 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 FJV, 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 FJV registered?

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

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