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FN08 KLU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,560 mi
Last recorded122,560 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 KLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 122,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 122,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 118,808 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 118,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and offside inner sills, rear section . adjacent to trailing/axle bushes (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven Nearside rear foot/.service brake effort/application slow in comparison to offside (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2017 115,977 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 115,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 115,672 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged above driveshaft (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear inner tyre wall slightly damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 115,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle above driveshaft (2.3.2)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin through nut missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged above driveshaft (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear inner tyre wall slightly damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 111,063 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 111,063 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 106,293 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 106,292 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 99,895 miles

adv. exhaust slightly deteriorated.

adv. n/s/r bumper insecure.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 99,894 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

adv. exhaust slightly deteriorated.

adv. n/s/r bumper insecure.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 81,456 miles

Front tyres on legal limit on outer edges.

Gearbox oil leak.

N/S/F bottom balljoint, dust cover greased.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,160 miles

Exhaust middle box heat shield loose.

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 KLU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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