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FN08 HDY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,124 mi
Last recorded24,124 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 HDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 24,124 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 22,909 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 22,909 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 20,414 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 20,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 16,325 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 13,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 12,804 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 11,942 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 10,881 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SHOWING CRACKING AT OUTER SIDEWALL TO TREAD JOIN THIS MEETS MOT CRITERIA AT THIS TIME BUT SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR FURTHER DETERIORATION FREQUENTLY

Pass 18 May 2011 10,070 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 HDY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

FN08 HDY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FN08 HDY safe to buy?

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