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FN08 HJU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,584 mi
Last recorded72,584 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 72,584 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 72,584 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 70,751 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 68,036 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 60,931 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 60,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,889 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 50,881 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,807 miles

Inner rack joints worn

Rear underfloor inner sills corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2016 46,807 miles

Inner rack joints worn

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear underfloor inner sills corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2015 42,094 miles

Coolant leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush slightly delaminating

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,094 miles

Coolant leak

offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush slightly delaminating

Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 32,085 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 32,085 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,587 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

front pads getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,695 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 HJU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HJU, 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 HJU registered?

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

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