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FN08 HJE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,943 mi
Last recorded67,943 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,943 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near to flexi brake pipe bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 62,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn flat but clears screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near to flexi-brake pipe bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 57,992 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2017 57,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2016 54,293 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 54,293 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 50,225 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 50,225 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,535 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 35,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 30,156 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 27,574 miles

Front Brake Discs worn and corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2011 12,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake Discs worn and corroded

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 HJE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HJE, 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 HJE registered?

FN08 HJE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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