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FN08 FUV

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,674 mi
Last recorded98,674 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 FUV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 98,674 miles

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))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 98,657 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 91,990 miles

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))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 91,935 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 81,993 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 81,975 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 77,274 miles

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))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 77,274 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 73,144 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Slight exhaust leak rear

Fail 4 Dec 2017 73,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,683 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 71,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 51,616 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 51,616 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,341 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 32,341 miles

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 24,614 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 18,667 miles

both front tyres wearing low

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 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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What year was FN08 FUV registered?

FN08 FUV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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