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FN08 HKL

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,717 mi
Last recorded39,717 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 HKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 39,717 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 39,698 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 38,910 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 37,757 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper blades poor

Pass 27 Jul 2018 35,947 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 34,173 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 31,563 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

some rusting on sill, floor and chassis sections in places under vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2015 28,619 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 28,619 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,280 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 23,842 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,154 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,430 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 HKL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HKL, 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 HKL registered?

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

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