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FN08 FKD

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,416 mi
Last recorded51,416 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 FKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 51,416 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 46,493 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,197 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner rear bushes close to limits (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door slam/sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside door slam corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to osr sill

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Jun 2017 43,197 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner rear bushes close to limits (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door slam/sill corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside door slam corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to osr sill

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,517 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner rear bushes worn/poor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both top sills/door slams (5.2.6)

bonnet secondary saftey catch op. stiff lubed to best

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Jun 2016 40,517 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner rear bushes worn/poor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both top sills/door slams (5.2.6)

bonnet secondary saftey catch op. stiff lubed to best

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 35,021 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 12 May 2014 35,021 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2013 32,652 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 15 May 2013 32,652 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2012 29,825 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 24,958 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 FKD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FKD, 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 FKD registered?

FN08 FKD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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