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FN08 HMZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,596 mi
Last recorded74,596 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 74,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 74,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,349 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 71,083 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 71,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,757 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 70,757 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also damaged (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,651 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 69,651 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 68,637 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,586 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,199 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Mar 2013 54,199 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Feb 2012 40,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyers deteriorated.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,892 miles

both rear tyers deteriorated.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 30,562 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,562 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 HMZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

FN08 HMZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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