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FN08 FUG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,179 mi
Last recorded34,179 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 34,179 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 32,035 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 32,035 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 29,183 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 27,501 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 26,068 miles

Nearside Front chasse leg corrode

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front chasse leg corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 19 Oct 2018 26,068 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front chasse leg corrode

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front chasse leg corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 30 Oct 2017 24,007 miles

front wishbone rear bushes unbonded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 24,007 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wishbone rear bushes unbonded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 22,500 miles

both lower arms, rear bushes unbonding, but not resulting in excessive movement

coolant bottle below minimum, almost empty

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges, also worn to 2mm in tread

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges also worn to 2mmin tread

perishing to sidewall of o/s/r tyre

travel in brake pedal

wear to front brake discs

Fail 13 Oct 2016 22,500 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both lower arms, rear bushes unbonding, but not resulting in excessive movement

coolant bottle below minimum, almost empty

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges, also worn to 2mm in tread

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges also worn to 2mmin tread

perishing to sidewall of o/s/r tyre

travel in brake pedal

wear to front brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2015 20,135 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 16,810 miles

slight travel in foot brake

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

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

fuel filter corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2013 14,074 miles

advise n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm bushes de-bonding

Pass 30 Oct 2012 11,735 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 10,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FUG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FUG, 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 FUG registered?

FN08 FUG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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