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FN08 KNV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,016 mi
Last recorded90,016 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2021 90,016 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 89,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi deteriated

exhaust rear silencer hanger bracket broken from box but supported by another hanger

Fail 27 Mar 2020 89,747 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656513 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi deteriated

exhaust rear silencer hanger bracket broken from box but supported by another hanger

Fail 18 Mar 2020 89,744 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656513 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi deteriated

exhaust rear silencer hanger bracket broken from box but supported by another hanger

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,918 miles

corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r sill backings

slight wear in o/s/r and n/s/r beam mounting bushes

Fail 18 Mar 2019 82,918 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r sill backings

slight wear in o/s/r and n/s/r beam mounting bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,534 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 77,534 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,765 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body sill has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Body sill has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,520 miles

Nearside Front PREISHED

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND PERISHED

Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,172 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 50,003 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2014 50,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre cracked worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,315 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,644 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,020 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 KNV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KNV, 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 KNV registered?

FN08 KNV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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