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FP08 HRO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,860 mi
Last recorded43,860 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 HRO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 43,860 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and offside front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle rusty in several places

Fail 22 Jun 2022 43,860 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and offside front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle rusty in several places

Pass 25 Jun 2021 43,483 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 43,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 42,949 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 41,768 miles

under side rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2018 40,468 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

air con rad deteriorating slightly

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2018 40,468 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

air con rad deteriorating slightly

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,251 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 39,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 37,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,651 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,379 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing slightly

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 28 May 2013 33,992 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 32,459 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 30,567 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 30,567 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 HRO 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 66.7%.

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 HRO, 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 FP08 HRO registered?

FP08 HRO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is FP08 HRO safe to buy?

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