MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis legs behind front sub frame.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside lens.... (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills near axle mounts.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure metal support broken off.... (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13.. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor and chassis behind sub frame.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative hazard switch light inop' ....... (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output damp inside lens.... (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near both axle mounts / inner sills.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near front sub frame mounts and floor both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near axle mounts and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near front sub frame mounts and floor both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near axle mounts and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Slight exhaust leak rear
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight exhaust leak rear
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside 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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres wearing low
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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FN08 FUV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 FUV, 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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FN08 FUV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 November 2008.
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