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FN08 FJY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,073 mi
Last recorded55,073 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 55,073 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 55,070 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 53,708 miles

n/s/f tryre has slight wear to outer edge

under body has general surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2023 52,302 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 49,554 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,479 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 47,114 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 45,239 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 43,687 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 39,960 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 36,813 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,835 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 31,052 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,532 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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 FJY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJY, 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 FJY registered?

FN08 FJY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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