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FN08 HHK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,511 mi
Last recorded68,511 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2020 68,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 63,345 miles

Front near side and off side lower wishbone rear bushes are peeling

Fuel filler neck is corroded

Rear off side tyre is perished

Pass 7 Dec 2017 57,403 miles

Inner sills are starting to corrode

Play in the front nearside tie rod

Fail 7 Dec 2017 57,403 miles

Inner sills are starting to corrode

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in the front nearside tie rod

Pass 20 Dec 2016 45,849 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,220 miles

coolant leak

coolant low

Fail 29 Dec 2015 40,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill 2x holes (6.1.B.2)

coolant leak

coolant low

corrosion and wear to front brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,836 miles

nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,978 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 33,938 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,907 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads wearing low (inner pads)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 20,558 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,558 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 HHK 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 HHK, 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 HHK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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