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FN57 CGE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,205 mi
Last recorded63,205 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 CGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 63,205 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 63,205 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 59,698 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 54,501 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 52,051 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / DOT CODE 2012 / 165/65TR13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 52,051 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NEARSIDE DIP BEAM INOPERATIVE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working OFFSIDE REAR SIDELIGHT INOPERATIVE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / DOT CODE 2012 / 165/65TR13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 51,058 miles

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 14 Feb 2019 47,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 43,630 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,074 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 36,407 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 32,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 32,086 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 27,683 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,079 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 14,846 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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FN57 CGE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FN57 CGE, 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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FN57 CGE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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