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FP08 HNO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,289 mi
Last recorded110,289 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 HNO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2020 110,289 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Accelerator cable resting in incorrect position

Airbox insecure

Engine oil on minimum

Gearbox selector linkage gaitor torn

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has puncture in sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2019 93,274 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2019 93,267 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 84,960 miles

both n/s & o/s inner sills have slight corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2018 84,960 miles

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

both n/s & o/s inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,387 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 73,387 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,435 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 65,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,528 miles

front suspension rear bushes peeling

Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,349 miles

front suspension rear bushes peeling

Fail 10 Apr 2012 37,530 miles

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

front tyres 1.6mm

Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,530 miles

front tyres 1.6mm

Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,579 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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FP08 HNO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP08 HNO, 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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FP08 HNO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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