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FN08 FVL

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,265 mi
Last recorded34,265 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 34,265 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 34,265 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 29,641 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 29,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,086 miles

Both front sub frame mounting points rusty.

Both rear axle mounting points rusty at undersills.

Floor rusty in numerous places.

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 29,086 miles

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

Both front sub frame mounting points rusty.

Both rear axle mounting points rusty at undersills.

Floor rusty in numerous places.

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 27,395 miles

Both front sub-frame mounting points rusty,

Both outer sills rusty along edges.

Both rear axle mounting areas rusty at rear sill.

Exhaust system heavily rusted.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 27,394 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front sub-frame mounting points rusty,

Both outer sills rusty along edges.

Both rear axle mounting areas rusty at rear sill.

Exhaust system heavily rusted.

N/s/r tyre heavily perished and cracked but no ply or cords showing.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 25,143 miles

Both front wiper blades worn.

Brake pedal slightly spongy.

O/s/f and both rear tyres perished.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 25,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front wiper blades worn.

Brake pedal slightly spongy.

O/s/f and both rear tyres perished.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 23,896 miles

All four tyres perished.

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,331 miles

Fuel filter heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 FVL 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 61.5%.

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 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

FN08 FVL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is FN08 FVL safe to buy?

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