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FN08 FVJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,108 mi
Last recorded61,108 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 61,108 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2024 61,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 56,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wing corroding around fuel cap

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 56,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wing corroding around fuel cap

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 53,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear wing cording

Fail 2 Sep 2022 52,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear wing cording

Pass 6 Sep 2021 49,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2021 49,823 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2020 47,984 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 45,597 miles

Front both front top mounts have play

Fail 4 Oct 2019 45,597 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both front top mounts have play

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 41,440 miles

Front wipers smear marks on the windscreen.

Nearside Front slight play in top mount but not excessive.

Offside Front Slight play in top mount but not excessive.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,623 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 37,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,524 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,366 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,704 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 14,195 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,195 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 9,700 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 FVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?

FN08 FVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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